At the center of Khufu’s Wisdom, Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz’s majestic first novel, is the legendary Fourth Dynasty monarch Khufu (Cheops), for whom the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. When a seer prophesies the end of Khufu’s dynasty and the ascension to the throne of Djedefra, son of the High Priest of Ra, the pharaoh must battle to preserve his legacy against the will of the Fates. But in the face of the inexorable attraction between Djedefra and Princess Meresankh, Khufu’s beautiful daughter, Khufu must consider not only his personal ambition and the opposing decree of the heavens, but also how the wisdom he prides himself on as a ruler will guide him in determining the fate of his daughter’s heart. Translated by Raymond Stock

From Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz: the three magnificent novels—published in an omnibus edition for the first time—that form an ancient-Egyptian counterpart to his famous Cairo Trilogy. Mahfouz reaches back thousands of years to bring us tales from his homeland's majestic early history—tales of the Egyptian nobility and of war, star-crossed love, and the divine rule of the pharoahs. In Khufu's Wisdom, the legendary Fourth Dynasty monarch faces the prospect of the end of his rule and the possibility that his daughter has fallen in love with the man prophesied to be his successor. Rhadopis of Nubia is the unforgettable story of the charismatic young Pharoah Merenra II and the ravishing courtesan Rhadopis, whose love affair makes them the envy of all Egyptian society. And Thebes at War tells the epic story of Egypt's victory over the Asiatic foreigners who dominated the country for two centuries. Three Novels of Ancient Egypt gives us a dazzling tapestry of ancient Egypt and reminds us of the remarkable artistry of Naguib Mahfouz.

Solves the riddles of Khufu's pyramid by combining archaeological information and a professional architect's approach.

It's the late 1940's and almost a year has passed since DetectiveShawn McCormick, with the help of Maxine O'Connor and Police Chief Clifford, foiled the plans of the infamous Mr. Smith and 'The Dark Circle' in their attempt to capitalize on the ancient anddangerous formulas written in the pages of: The Book.Now with a new investigation into a high-profile murder at a museum, the detective and Maxine suddenly find themselves plunged into the realm of politics, international intrigue and ancientEgyptian legend. With adversaries now more cunning and ruthless than ever, it's again up to Shawn and Maxine to risk everything in arace to find another ancient artifact that, in the wrong hands, could be used to devastate the civilized world. So begins another dangerfraught adventure that will reveal the terrible secret hidden in: Khufu's Tablet.

This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Jimgrim is an American secret agent who has been recruited by the British intelligence services because of his in-depth knowledge of Arab life. Together with his friends and compatriots Ramsden and Ross he encounters an old acquaintance, beautiful Joan Leich, who is experiencing certain unpleasance on her property in Egypt. The group travels to Egyptian desert, accompanied by an old mathematician from China, in order to locate the mysterious tomb of Khufu.

Three foster children bunk off school to avoid an altercation with bullies and discover an ancient egyptian amulet hidden in a cave which gives them super powers.

From Nobel laureate Mahfouz, these three magnificent novels, published in one edition for the first time, form an ancient Egyptian counterpart to his famous Cairo Trilogy. Includes "Khufu's Wisdom, Rhadopis of Nubia," and "Thebes at War."