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A young scribe with revenge on his mind. A pharaohs war for the honor ofEgypt. An actionpacked tale from ancient history. During a picnic overlookingthe Nile 14yearold scribe Nebi spots the riders first. Led by thetreacherous Count Nimlot the raiding party slaughters Nebis master theregions head of police. Although wounded Nebi knowing that the pharaohsnorthern territory is no longer secure escapes as the only living witness.Nebi is quickly catapulted into events that will change history. Set in 728B.C. Rise of the Golden Cobra surrounds the actual reign of Pharaoh Piankhythe brilliant and compassionate leader whose astonishing campaign unitedancient Egypt. Nebis adventures take him to the court of Piankhy himself tofriendship with feisty Prince Shebitku and to war. Fierce battles culminate inthe siege of Memphis where Nebi finally confronts Nimlot and his own desirefor revenge. Wellserved by the pharaohs honorable example Nebi finds releasein letting Nimlot live. Meanwhile Piankhys victory unites North and SouthEgypt making him the one true pharaoh entitled to wear the golden cobra crown.Bursting with action and political intrigue and rich in historical detail anddramatic illustrations Rise of the Golden Cobra is an epic adventure for theages. «
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