The Egyptian Princess

By Alexia Emberly

Mereneith, a princess of Egypt in 3300 BCE, is to be ritually married to an Egyptian god. Unfortunately, the astrologers have decreed that she must marry Seta-Ta, the mummified god. When she prays to Isis, the great goddess, to save her, she is rescued by 21st Century archaeologist, Rick Braden, who is whisked back in time while exploring ancient ruins. Can they defeat the mummified god together?

If you are a fan of occult fantasy and romance, you will appreciate this blending of romance and adventure. Learn about the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, along with the clothing styles and fashions of the times. In this historically based tale, paranormal activity won't stop our heroine from the man from the future, and of her dreams.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alexia Emberly
• Release date: Jun 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463515235

Alexia Emberly

I am a full-time massage therapist, and a part-time writer. I try to write stories that I enjoy reading. I believe that everything happens for a reason and that you should never give up on your dreams!Yours,Alexia

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The Egyptian Princess

A Tale of Romance and Adventure in 3300 BCE

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Published by Alexia Emberly at Smashwords

Copyright 2018 Alexia Emberly

Chapter 1

The sun had set over the desert sands. The crimson horizon was slowly fading to blue. A cackle of striped hyenas in a distant cave began waking, their unmistakable cries audible across the distance to the crowd watching a silent procession. A lone vulture circled overhead, then flew off looking for carrion, or perhaps a small desert animal that it could catch before the light faded altogether.

Mereneith watched unhappily as the priests of Seta-Ta proceeded slowly around the summoning circle. It was her twenty second birthday and, as was tradition, she was being ceremonially married off to a minor deity, continuing an ancient rite. It was a curse of being one of Pharaoh’s lesser daughters. She would be wedded to the supernatural being unless chosen to marry her half-brother, the next pharaoh, Prince Djedhor. There had been no chance of that however, she was only the fourth daughter, and only from a wife of lesser status. No, it would be her lot to be married to a god to gain protection for the dynasty.

In truth, there were some gods whom she may have enjoyed marrying. There were many handsome and devoted deities in the Egyptian pantheon. But, alas, it was her fate to marry Seta-Ta, the mummified god. She began to cry as the priests raised their arms and chanted his name over and over.

A strong east wind began blowing. Her long black hair blew in the air. She felt the cold wind sting through her sheer kalasiris, a white linen dress which began below her breasts and hugged her body down to her ankles, with a single shoulder strap which ran between her breasts and down her back. Lightning flashed in the sky and the chanting increased in volume. She didn’t want to marry a mummy; she didn’t want to never know happiness. She couldn’t tell if she felt rain or if it was her own tears smattering against her in the wind.

She began to pray for deliverance. She prayed to Ra. She prayed to Horus. She racked her brain wondering to which god to pray. She began praying to Isis, begging the goddess of marriage to save her. She pleaded with Isis to remember her devotion to her own husband, Osiris, Shouldn't all your followers have husbands that they love? she begged.

Isis, the Divine One, I promise that if you send someone to save me, I’ll ban this ritual forever, and no Egyptian woman will ever marry a monster again. Save me Isis, great goddess, and I will be your instrument on earth! she bargained as the priests forced her to her knees in front of the sacred circle where the deities appeared to take their wives.

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The first stars were appearing in the sky when Dr. Braden made his discovery. It was a flat surface of polished stone, inscribed with hieroglyphics. He began brushing away the sand. It was a large surface, at least 30 feet across and at the edges it tapered down to a lower surface that spread even farther. In the center was a circle, three feet in diameter, of inset lapis lazuli with strange markings that he didn’t recognize.

He stood in the center circle and looked around to get a feel for the location. What was this place, he wondered. A shrine? A public plaza? Or something else? He had never seen a ruin quite like it. This could be an important discovery, and he could use an important discovery to keep his research grants coming in. His whole life had been devoted to Egyptology and he had worked hard to become one of the foremost experts in his field, but he still felt like there was much to learn and discover.

Looking around him, he tried to imagine what the site looked like thousands of years ago. The hieroglyphics and architecture suggested an early phase of Egyptian civilization, probably before the unification of the kingdoms. He was in a vast desert plain, several hours’ walk from the closest known ancient city, but