by Pauline Gedge · Salamandra · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788478880737
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«El papiro de Saqqara» is the historical novel by Pauline Gedge, published by Salamandra in paperback (440 pages, in Spanish).
In the Egypt of Ramesses II, Prince Khaemuast is passionate about history, magic, and medicine. His goal is to find the legendary Scroll of Thoth, which holds the secret of eternal life. When he finds it in a tomb at Saqqara, his arrogance exposes him to punishment: the arts of a woman reveal to him the high price of immortality.
The work was originally published as Scroll of Saqqara and the Spanish translation is by Edith Zilli.
For readers of historical fiction about ancient Egypt; it will also appeal to those who have read La dama del Nilo, by the same author.
Pauline Gedge is a Canadian novelist best known for her historical fiction novels, including the best-selling Child of the Morning, The Eagle and the Raven, her fantasy novel Stargate, and her Egyptian trilogies, Lords of the Two Lands and The King's Man. She also writes science fiction, fantasy and horror. Her 13 novels have sold more than six million copies in 18 languages.
