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In 336 B.C., Egypt lies under the yoke of Persia. But a spirit of fire has risen to blaze across the world. His name is Alexander, and he is the destined conqueror of the Persian Empire--and the king foretold of Egypt. Meriamon, daughter of the last Pharaoh, journeys out of the Two Lands to find him and bring him home. From the battlefield of Issus to the siege of Tyre, from the founding of Alexandria to the divine revelations of Siwah, Meriamon both leads and follows her divine charge, who becomes her friend and her chosen king. World Fantasy Award nominee.
Is Lord of the Two Lands appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This historical fantasy follows Alexander the Great's conquest from an Egyptian princess's perspective, featuring battlefield violence and siege warfare typical of the period, with no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Readers who love ancient history and epic quests will be drawn to this reimagining of Alexander the Great's legendary campaign through the eyes of an Egyptian princess-sorceress.