Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
By Violet Gunter, Children's Department Assistant
Mara is an Egyptian slave, who detests her lot in life and will do anything to gain freedom, even become a spy.
One day a mysterious man comes to the home of Mara’s master and offers to buy her, no matter the cost. It is in this moment that Mara’s life is forever changed. The man makes her a deal; spy for him and once his enemy has fallen he will set her free or she can say no and be sold to someone else. She readily agrees to go undercover and discover who is leading the rebellion.
While on her way to Queen Hatshepsut, under the guise of an interpreter, she is caught eavesdropping on Lord Sheftu by none other than Sheftu himself. He also makes her a bargain; spy for him or die.
Mara, Daughter of the Nile is a captivating story full of witty remarks, excitement, near death experiences, betrayal and a pinch of romance that will transport you to ancient Egypt. The story takes off, as Mara starts her new life as a double spy. Read as Mara becomes a key component to the rising rebellion, but will she be its downfall or will she help it conquer? Who will she help gain the throne and become Pharaoh?
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