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Lorna Padgett, daughter of an archaeologist, inherits her father's fascination with ancient Egypt. While exploring a hill near her father's dig site, she stumbles upon a buried revelation that connects her to the life of Ameni, a boy from over four thousand years ago who was the son of a Pharaoh. The discovery forces Lorna into an unexpected journey across time, revealing a timeless adventure filled with mystery and peril.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Pamela F. Service
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