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Georg Ebers
Bride of the Nile
Set in the volatile 7th century, Egypt is a land torn asunder, caught between the waning power of the Byzantine Empire and the ascending force of the Arab conquerors. Into this cauldron of political intrigue, religious strife, and clashing cultures steps Paula, the beautiful and high-spirited daughter of a noble Egyptian family. Her life becomes entangled with the fate of the nation when a powerful plot demands a symbol to unite the fractured populace. The ancient, pagan rite of the "Bride of the Nile"—a ceremonial sacrifice to appease the river god and ensure the annual flood—is revived not for faith, but for political theatre. To her horror, Paula is chosen as this symbolic bride, a pawn to be offered up to secure a fragile peace and pay a blood-debt from the recent conflicts. But Paula is a Christian of fierce pride and unwavering conviction, and she refuses to go meekly to her fate. As the ceremony of the rising waters approaches, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous web. A nascent rebellion simmers among the Egyptian natives, the Arab governor struggles to maintain control, and a forbidden attraction grows between Paula and her captor. She must use all her wit, courage, and faith to navigate these treacherous currents, transforming from a passive victim into an active player in a high-stakes game where her choices will determine not only her own survival, but the future of her beloved homeland.
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