Publisher's Synopsis
Though he was best known as a writer of fantastic action-adventure tales, including the Allan Quatermain series from which the modern-day Indiana Jones films drew inspiration, H. Rider Haggard also worked in the genre of historical fiction from time to time. This novel is a fictionalized account of the Israelites' enslavement and eventual escape from Egypt. Storytelling genius H. Rider Haggard leads readers into the ancient past in the gripping historical novel Morning Star. Set in Egypt thousands of years ago, the tale follows the plight of a princess whose claim to the throne has been challenged. But this girl is not your typical damsel in distress. Will she be able to prevail over the usurpers who are clamoring for power?