Ancient Women

The whispered death bed confession of a dying Pharaoh discloses a mystery that stays hidden for more than two millennia only to surface in connection with a mysterious artifact delivered to the Fritcher Museum of Art in Ft. Lauderdale. The action begins, and only the CEO, Rebecca Quinto, can unravel a puzzle in which the lives of millions balance on a razor’s edge of greed, power, and extermination. Intelligent, witty, and brave, Rebecca gathers her coterie of colleagues and friends to confront the nefarious supremacies that lust for possession of The Lost Museum.

A killer prowls the sands of the unfinished Great Pyramid, and only one man can stop him. Hemi, Egypt’s brilliant Grand Vizier, has dedicated his life to engineering the magnificent pyramid for his beloved cousin and Pharaoh, Khufu. But when Hemi’s closest friend is found murdered, the bonds of trust between the cousins begin to unravel, threatening the very foundation of their grand project. As the body count rises around Khufu’s Great Pyramid, Hemi must confront the ghosts of his past and unearth long-buried secrets. Amidst the turmoil, an unexpected challenge arises in the form of ...

Among the women of Greek mythology, the witch Medea may be the most despised. Known for the brutal act of killing her own children to exact vengeance on her deceitful husband, Jason, the leader of the Argonauts, Medea has carved out a singularly infamous niche in our histories.

Will she risk herself--to save her kingdom? Embark on a captivating journey of forbidden love, dark secrets, and a kingdom on the brink of chaos in this mesmerizing tale set in ancient Babylon. For seven years, since her treaty marriage at a young age, the Babylonian princess Tiamat has lived the opulent, and yet oppressive, life of the palace. And for seven years, her father, the mad king Nebuchadnezzar, has lived as a beast, hidden away to prowl his luxurious Hanging Gardens. But when Tia’s husband dies, the powerful mage Shadir plots to expose the family’s secret and set his own man ...

She was born Athenian and raised an Amazon warrior. But betrayal and heartbreak will force her to choose who she is. “…a powerful tale…”-Novels Alive “…an amazing story of courage, strength, and fighting back…”-The Faerie Review This is the tale of Kassandra, born in Athens, Greece, in the 4th century BC, and her transition from a frightened but determined girl into a formidable warrior—a path of trust and betrayal, love and loss, joy and heartbreak—the story of a woman who challenges the very gods of Greece to find happiness. Kassandra was just ten years old when her ...

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Written by a group of friends, Seven Holy Women is a one-of-a-kind journey into the lives of seven women saints. Each section of the book includes a story from one saint’s life told vividly and imaginatively in the second person, additional information about the saint to give her context, a reflection on ways the writer, listener, and saint intersect on their journeys, personal surveys for the listener and a friend to complete, and a journal prompt that encourages the listener to explore and document her encounter with themes from the saint’s life.

An epic quest across the sands of ArabiaIn the exotic lands of the east, a secret sect of Persian magicians study the night sky for generations. When the stars announce a strange royal birth, Misha, a first-level mage, is ready to prove himself by chasing down this new world leader. But then an ancient document surfaces, whispering of an artifact of immense power. The temptation to seize power is too great to resist. And Misha is not alone in his quest. The king’s general Reza seeks power to fulfill his mysterious destiny, and both he and Misha have their eye set on the Egyptian princess ...

Ever felt as if God had forgotten you? Or that He just didn't care? Naomi had every reason to feel that way.Moved from her home in God's "House of Bread" to His “scrub bucket,” she lived for years in a foreign and idolatrous land. God seemed to take from her everything that she cared about. She experienced several devastating losses before she made the first of a number of huge decisions.If you’ve faced tragedy, felt afraid for the future, or been faced with decisions that seemed overpowering, this is the book for you. Just as this lady of old faced life-changing decisions, so we too ...

Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid’s stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice. When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods, betraying her family and country, and risking everything for love, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur.

You are born to a king, but marry a tyrant. You stand helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore and you comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own. You play the part, fooling enemies who deny you justice. And slowly, you plot. But when your husband returns in triumph, what then? Acceptance or vengeance—death follows both. So you bide your time and force the gods' hands in a wretched game of vengeance.

The history of Egyptology is often told as yet one more grand narrative of powerful men striving to seize the day and the precious artifacts for their competing homelands. But that is only half of the story. During the Golden Age of Exploration, there were women working and exploring before Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tut. Before men even conceived of claiming the story for themselves, women were working in Egypt to lay the groundwork for all future exploration.

An Epic Quest Across the Sands of Arabia In Part 2 of this sweeping historical adventure, a conflicted soldier must choose between his scholarly dreams and embracing a royal destiny he never wanted. General Reza leads his caravan of Persian soldiers through the ancient city of Petra, a crossroads on the incense road where secrets are traded like currency. Haunted by a birthright he has tried to escape, Reza seeks only to protect an ancient relic on the journey back to his home city of Nisa. But his father has greater plans for Reza—to lead an uprising and take his place as the rightful ...

A trickster god. A famous sword. A werewolf on the run... Just another day at the office for vampire private eye, Samantha Moon! Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE to continue the "Vampire for Hire" series today!

Step into a world of ancient wisdom and mystical practices, where the secrets of self-transformation and holistic wellness await your discovery. Immerse yourself in the forgotten remedies and lost traditions that have guided black women and curious others towards deep inner health and cultural empowerment for centuries.

Lost civilization. Ancient secrets. A fast-paced adventure where danger lurks around every corner. While exploring ancient ruins nestled deep in the lush Guatemalan jungle, a team of international archaeologists makes a stunning discovery. They find a sprawling network of tunnels and caves filled with man-made structures, intricately carved stone statues, inscriptions and murals that hint at the mythical Mayan underworld, Xibalba. Eager to learn more about the shadowy place, they descend further underground and stumble upon hidden passageways that seem to stretch forever, treasure-laden ...

You wake up, and the world is already throwing a whirlwind of chaos your way. From the boss’s never-ending demands to the endless juggle of responsibilities, life can feel like a high-wire act without a safety net. Yet, amid the madness, there's an unseen power waiting to be unleashed— Enter stoicism, your new life coach with a fabulous toga and a snazzy philosophy.

Will her solitude cost her everything? For twenty years, Sophia has guarded the Lighthouse of Alexandria, alone in her task and in her heart. Her pain and loss keep her hidden and isolated, even as the elderly scholars she funds in the famed Library try to coax her into the world. But Julius Caesar and his Roman legions are bearing down on Cleopatra’s Egypt. And when a Roman centurion marches his troops into her lighthouse, endangering the city’s best scholars and their secret invention, Sophia’s peace is shattered. As the historic war erupts, tangling Sophia in its chaos, she finds ...

The tellers of Greek myths—historically men—have routinely sidelined the female characters. When they do take a larger role, women are often portrayed as monstrous, vengeful or just plain evil—like Pandora, the woman of eternal scorn and damnation whose curiosity is tasked with causing all the world’s suffering and wickedness when she opened that forbidden box. But, as Natalie Haynes reveals, in ancient Greek myths there was no box. It was a jar . . . which is far more likely to tip over.

“Tengdana – Rise of the High Priestess” is the seventh book in the Orisha series. In a realm where spiritual and political powers collide, a young Princess Tengdana is forced into a royal marriage that defies her fate to become the Orisha High Priestess. When her husband King Egbin dies mysteriously, his brother Olufe seizes the throne. Pregnant with Egbin’s child, Tengdana must survive his obsession in finding her and the unborn heir to the throne, fleeing his tyranny. Seeking sanctuary with the powerful Ominira tribe, Tengdana adapts to their ways and gives birth to a daughter, ...