The Oasis by Pauline Gedge

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The Oasis by Pauline Gedge

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Part of Lords Of The Two Lands S series

Summary

The second volume in the "Lords of the Two Lands" trilogy, this book continues the tale of the Tao family's attempt to reclaim Egypt for their people. The Tao family will not accept the life sentence of poverty and servitude passed by King Apepa for their failed rebellion, even if it means death.

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The Oasis by Pauline Gedge

Kamose Tao has inherited the hatred of the Setiu invaders from his father and when his family are bought before the usurping King Apepa for judgement for their failed rebellion, he begins to burn with the desire for revenge. The family are sentenced to poverty and a life of servitude and banishment from each other - a sentence that none of them are willing to accept, even if it means death. While the Tao women take care of Weset and begin to master the arts of politics and espionage, Kamose raises an army, the like never seen before in Egypt and sweeps north determined to eradicate the Setiu from the country. Carving a bloody trail through the desert, he gives

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'..compelling character descriptions...lovely use of language...a thoroughly readable novel.' The National Post on LORDS OF THE TWO LANDS 2 '[Gedge] paints prose poems of astonishing beauty that fill House of Dreams with Egypt's glorious sunlight, crystalline air, cool fragrant breezes, turquoise skies...' The Toronto Star on THE HOUSE OF DREAMS 3 'Pauline Gedge's strengths imagination, ingenuity in plotting, and convincing characterization - are here in abundance' Books in Canada on HOUSE OF ILLUSIONS 4 'Gedge's powerful historic imagination, capable of filling epic canvases with characters affectingly human...has had full scope in Scroll of Saqqara.' The Toronto Star on THE SCROLL OF SAQQARA
Pauline Gedge is the award-winning author of the bestselling titles Child of the Morning, The Twelfth Transforming, Scroll of Saqqara, House of Dreams, House of Illusions and The Eagle and the Raven. Her superb ability to bring ancient civilisation to life has gained her millions of fans world-wide. Pauline Gedge lives in Alberta, Canada.
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ISBN 13 9780340770962
ISBN 10 0340770961
Title The Oasis
Author Pauline Gedge
Series Lords Of The Two Lands S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Year published 2002-02-07
Number of pages 544
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.