Lord of the Nile Author:Peter Danielson An epic scorched by the desert's fires, inflamed with ancient wars and timeless loves. — A new generation of the Children of the Lion -- branded at birth by the indelible mark of Cain -- find that their secret skills put them in the vanguard of a desperate army besieged on both flanks. Swearing allegiance to Egypt's last Pharaoh, they gird themse... more »lves against famine and attacking forces from both north and south. But prophecies foretell the strange fate to befall the mighty of these desert kingdoms -- as a dream predicts a wicked ruler's death, a young slave uncovers a deadly betrayal, and the Children of the Lion face the dangers of a beautiful woman's cruel wiles and a new enemy's flashing swords. Now this stirring legend tells of the fabulous adventures of brave heroes... the glittering splendor of conquerors and kings... the glorious passions of men and women, once in chains, now free to challenge and to love.« less