Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 10

In the golden night of Pelusium, a sprawling army camp glitters beneath a moonlit sky. Tents bloom like snow‑capped hills, and a lavish banquet spills wine through massive, flower‑laden vats while soldiers and officials revel in a fleeting peace. At the heart of the encampment, the Regent’s grand pavilion stands apart, surrounded by priests, confidants, and the mysterious, shadowed tent that hides an unexpected guest.

Amid the revelry, an aging witch tends to a wounded hawk, her frail breath a reminder of lingering mortality. She hears a distant scream and dispatches a young boy, Scherau, to investigate, setting off a chain of uneasy whispers about hidden motives and looming danger. As alliances shift and ancient rites stir, listeners are drawn into a world where power, prophecy, and personal sacrifice intertwine under the watchful eyes of the gods.