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CeLa, the beautiful daughter of a wandering scribe, seeks freedom but is thrust into danger when she rebels against the power‑mad priestess of Lagash. Fleeing temple death affairs, she swears allegiance to Sargon of Akkad and sets off on a perilous journey to the palaces of the Pharaohs. Facing relentless enemies, lawless ravages, and the demands of pagan rites, CeLa’s odyssey takes her across the ancient world, where she finds enduring love and passionate adventures under the shadow of the Winged Lion.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne Carsley
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