The Oasis

Name: The Oasis
Rating: 4.18 (992 reviews)

by Pauline Gedge Book 2 in the Lords of the Two Lands series.

First published 1999

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After Seqenenre Tao’s death, Kamose inherits both the Theban throne and the war against King Apepi. Determined to avenge his father and end Hyksos rule, he drives north with an army whose victories increase his confidence while exposing the brutality and isolation created by command.

Ahhotep struggles to preserve the dynasty as Kamose’s suspicions and ambitions divide the royal household. The campaign through the Nile valley and western oases turns liberation into a test of whether the prince can defeat the enemy without destroying the family and country he intends to save.

Historical Periods

Theban War against the Hyksosc. 1560–1550 BCE

Genres

Biographical Fiction Court & Political Fiction Dynastic & Royal Fiction Historical Sagas War Fiction

Historical people

Seqenenre Taoc. 1590s BCE–1555 BCE Ahhotep I1561 BCE–1531 BCE Kamosereigned c. 1555–1550 BCE Ahmose I1561 BCE–1526 BCE Apepic. 17th century BCE–1541 BCE Ahmose-Nefertari1563 BCE–1496 BCE