Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

“Dangerous espionage, an unusual love story, and richly drawn background make this a book to capture quick and lasting interest. Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw: 9780140319293 : Books This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author. But just when Mara is ready to offer Sheftu her help and her heart, her duplicity is discovered, and a battle ensues in which both Mara’s life and the fate of Egypt are at stake.

So, to barter for her freedom, she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies-each of whom supports a contender for the throne of Egypt.Īgainst her will, Mara finds herself falling in love with one of her masters, the noble Sheftu, and she starts to believe in his plans of restoring Thutmose III to the throne. Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw - Penguin Books Australia Published: 1 October 1985 ISBN: 9780140319293 Imprint: Puffin Format: Paperback Pages: 288 RRP: 16. This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Mara is not like other slaves she can read and write, as well as speak the language of Babylonian. Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Title: Mara, Daughter of the Nile By: Eloise Jarvis McGraw Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 288 Vendor: Puffin Books Publication Date: 1985: Dimensions: 7.13 X 4. This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Mara, Daughter of the Nile (Paperback) Published March 20th 2018 by Penguin Books.