A palace tragedy of power, prophecy, and deadly choices unfolds in ancient Memphis.
A retelling that centers on a queen and the perilous decisions that shape an empire. Two women and two brothers maneuver for control as prophecy and politics collide. This edition centers on a dynastic drama filled with ambition, betrayal, and the price of power, all set against the grandeur and danger of a legendary court.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the ancient rivalry and conflict between two powerful women: Phaedra, the noble Queen of Athens, and Hippolyta, the virgin Queen of the Amazons. Set against the backdrop of Ancient Greece and its heroic era, the author delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and vengeance. Phaedra's forbidden love for Hippolyta's stepson, Hippolito, ignites a series of tragic events that test the limits of human emotions. Hippolyta's fierce loyalty to her virgin vow and her hatred of men fuel her desire for revenge against Phaedra, leading to a deadly confrontation that leaves both women consumed by their passions. Through a rich tapestry of characters and vivid storytelling, the book explores timeless themes of forbidden love, jealousy, and the destructive consequences of unchecked emotions. The author masterfully portrays the psychological depth of his characters, capturing their inner turmoil and the moral dilemmas they face. As a compelling exploration of ancient mythology and the human condition, this book offers a profound and thought-provoking journey into the complexities of love, betrayal, and the dangers of letting passion rule over reason. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331795902_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331795902
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331795902
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)