I read this book in Middle School with my English class, and I have loved it ever since! It is the story of Mara, a young slave girl who is literally thrown into the balance of politics and deception. She becomes a spy for both sides of the throne and enjoys the new freedom of her occupation. As she learns about the inner workings of the palace, and gets to know the people behind the plans on who will rule Egypt, she discovers that she must eventually choose who she will support. This opportunity has helped Mara discover things that she had never needed before. As a slave Mara trusted and looked to no one. In this dangerous game, she finds friends and discovers who she wants to be.
This book uses a different accent of Egyptian jargon translated into English. If you've never read about Egypt before, or the events of Egyptian history, some research wouldn't be a bad idea. This story is entertaining and thrilling. I recommend it to anyone who loves adventure, historical literature and a clever character.
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