Mesu tells the story of Moses through
the eyes of Pharaoh's daughter and brings a brand new perspective to the
biblical narrative. What I appreciate most about Mesu's writing is how she
holds God's Word in high regard. Her artistic liberties do not in any way
change or take away from the truth as it is revealed in Scripture. Readers
think about how to apply God's truth to their current life and circumstances.
This story takes a plausible look at how
that may have happened. With political intrigue and a thread of romance, I was
taken back into time into the workings of Egyptians royal family and court.
This story does not shy away either from the cruelty of some of these leaders.
When she finds a baby floating in a basket on the great river, Anippe believes Egypt’s gods have answered her pleas, entrenching her more deeply in deception and placing her and her son Mehy, whom handmaiden Miriam calls Moses, in mortal danger.
As bloodshed and savage
politics shift the balance of power in Egypt, the gods reveal their fickle
natures and Anippe wonders if her son, a boy of Hebrew blood, could one day
become king. Or does the god of her Hebrew servants, the one they call El
Shaddai, have a different plan for them all?
I appreciate the authors’ notes at the
end of the book and I look forward to the next in this series of A Treasures of
the Nile and to reading her previous books.
The Pharaoh’s
Daughter is also a story about love between man and woman, parent and child,
and God and his people—and those willing to sacrifice for loved ones. Along
with heartbreak and pain, there is also kindness, grace, and forgiveness. I was able to see God’s hand at work in a new
and refreshing way. I believe there is a depth to this story that will keep
impacting readers long after they reach “the end.” A great story
and I recommend this book. I received a copy of this book from Multnomah Press
in their Blogging for Books program for my review.
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