
In the shadow of a palace struck by a mysterious pestilence, the story follows a young Hebrew envoy named Hosea as he steps into the opulent yet oppressed court of the Egyptian king. The halls that once rang with music are now hushed, filled with grieving courtiers, priests clutching incense, and a queen clutching the memory of a lost son. Through vivid description the narrative draws listeners into a world where power and piety collide, and where a single figure must navigate loyalty, fear, and the looming threat of a foreign prophet.
As the king and his council wrestle with the inexplicable calamity, Hosea finds himself torn between his duty to his people and the promises he has made to the Egyptian court. The novel weaves political intrigue with the raw humanity of mourning, letting the audience hear whispered prayers, the clatter of ceremonial objects, and the weight of ancient prophecy. Listeners are invited to experience the tension of an empire on the brink, all rendered in a richly detailed, historically flavored voice.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (111K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1837–1898
A scholar of ancient Egypt who turned his learning into vivid historical fiction, he helped bring the ancient world to a wide popular audience. His novels blend careful research with drama, adventure, and a strong sense of place.
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