Returning one more time to my Ancient Egyptian paranormal WARRIOR OF THE NILE, to be published by Carina Press in September 2013. Khenet the warrior of the title, and Lady Tiya are sailing down the Nile on their journey…I left them in such sad state last week, with her suffering from a migraine, so here’s a happier snippet from a bit later in the story. Their ship has put into the harbor of a small city for a day and Tiya asks Khenet to accompany her on a trip to the marketplace.
“Something for your lady?” asked the old crone tending one booth where Tiya lingered.
“Isn’t this necklace clever – see the tiny hippos painted on the flowers?” Admiring her reflection in the burnished metal plate the seller used as a mirror, Tiya turned to show Khenet the effect of the necklace against her elegant neck.
“I see by your golden badge you’re a member of Pharaoh’s own guard,” said the vendor, her next words uttered in a honeyed, wheedling tone. “A high-ranking soldier like yourself can surely afford to buy fine jewelry for his sweetheart.”
Hastily Tiya set the necklace in the midst of the display, stepping away from the booth, smoothing her linen dress with one hand. “We should probably return to the River Horse.”
Here’s the unofficial blurb:
The goddess Nephthys informs Pharaoh he must send his best warrior to accompany a young noblewoman on her journey to marry the ruler of an Egyptian province – a man who is experimenting in dangerous black magic. Nephthys plans to use the warrior and the lady to defeat the schemer but the successful outcome of the magical struggle will also mean their deaths. Khenet, the warrior, takes an oath to accomplish his mission, while secretly hoping to find another way to achieve what the goddess wants without either Lady Tiya or himself perishing. And of course it never crosses his mind how much Tiya will come to mean to him on their voyage down the Nile and across Egypt – he despises high born Court ladies. But even when his heart has become involved, can he trust her? Will they survive, while still saving Egypt?
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As always, I’m in love with the world building in this. Can’t wait for September!
Fantastic description as always. 🙂
Incredible description!
Great description. Can’t wait to read this.
How long can Tiya fight the feeling?
Reminds me of a line from an old Marvin Gaye song, “Don’t hold back the feeling inside..” Maybe from “Let’s Get It On?”
Fantastic!
This story is sounding wonderful. I can’t wait for September! 🙂
Interesting story. And I want to see that necklace!
The details are so lovely, Veronica. Wonderful six.
Uncomfortable moment for them! Lovely descriptions of the jewellery and the crone.
This six says so much. Wonderful job, Veronica!
Very nice six. Your historical details are wonderful–they really pulled me into ancient Egypt!
You took me to this moment, nicely done. Thanks for the trip.
I think the stall owner just lost a sale!
Great scene, could totally picture it and see the effect of the vendor’s words on her reaction. Great detail too!
I love your descriptions of ancient Egyptian life.
Great description, I could see it and hear it.
Haha! Great scene. Love how much I can tell about the characters and the situation before I read the synopsis. 🙂
I bet Khenet would love to buy it for her, too! But does he dare? Lovely six.
Way to put the guy on the spot. 😉 Well done!
I love ancient Egypt. This story sounds great.
Such a wonderfully awkward moment! I love your descriptions in this, particularly of the necklace itself. 🙂
That necklace sounds lovely–and I think she wanted him to buy it for her!
Great six! 🙂
Does he buy the necklace? Does he? Does he? *takes a deep breath* Sorry. I’m apparently spending too much time around the new puppy, who is very excitable. But I do want to know if he buys her the necklace. Did I mention that? 😉
I’m so glad people have enjoyed this excerpt – thanks for the kind words! I keep saying I’m not doing any more snippets from this novel until closer to the publication date but I’ll do one more next week, answer the question about whether Khenet buys the necklace or not …
Sounds like she doesn’t want to go public yet. And yep, I’m wanting to know if he gets her the neck;ace. 🙂 Great six!
Oops. The old crone misplayed that, hey? Great six!
You make this world so familiar to me. Excellent writing, and I’m glad the snippets will keep coming. ;c)