Nora S. (biblegirl06) reviewed The Pharoh's Daughter: A Treasures of the Nile Novel on + 92 more book reviews
I read the author notes first and found it most helpful. I loved hearing about her research and what she found in scripture, history and about some missing pieces as she started to write this story.
I often wondered about the woman who drew Moses out of the water, how she grew to love him and why she kept him as she loved Moses as her own. I liked that this story was written in the pov of Anippe, Pharaoh's daughter.
A quote from the novel; "Her family would accompany her to Avaris for a feast and then leave her alone. Alone- in the Delta with Hebrews and goats and Ramessid soldiers who snare beasts with their bare hands?" She was fourteen years old. This horrified her. She requests someone from her family to go with her. She is once again given a new name upon getting married "Like the waters of the Nile, I will swell and flood and rage I am Anippe, Amira of Avaris."
I highly recommend reading them before you start the story it helped me get ready for to submerge myself into the story. This author does extensive research and masterfully weaves the facts into this fictional story. I liked the peek the author gave into how Pharaoh's household was run. The order of things helped me understand the time period too.
This novel is rich in historical detail without bogging reader down. Mesu does a wonderful job of showing the beautiful and engaging side of history. The author shows that Anippe is not in control of her life, no matter how much her heart desires that. She learns to pray to God the one who truly cares for her. It's an encouraging read.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"
Nora St Laurent
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I often wondered about the woman who drew Moses out of the water, how she grew to love him and why she kept him as she loved Moses as her own. I liked that this story was written in the pov of Anippe, Pharaoh's daughter.
A quote from the novel; "Her family would accompany her to Avaris for a feast and then leave her alone. Alone- in the Delta with Hebrews and goats and Ramessid soldiers who snare beasts with their bare hands?" She was fourteen years old. This horrified her. She requests someone from her family to go with her. She is once again given a new name upon getting married "Like the waters of the Nile, I will swell and flood and rage I am Anippe, Amira of Avaris."
I highly recommend reading them before you start the story it helped me get ready for to submerge myself into the story. This author does extensive research and masterfully weaves the facts into this fictional story. I liked the peek the author gave into how Pharaoh's household was run. The order of things helped me understand the time period too.
This novel is rich in historical detail without bogging reader down. Mesu does a wonderful job of showing the beautiful and engaging side of history. The author shows that Anippe is not in control of her life, no matter how much her heart desires that. She learns to pray to God the one who truly cares for her. It's an encouraging read.
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising"
Nora St Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins! www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Book Fun Magazine www.bookfunmagazine.com
