Here’s the link to the Weekend Writing Warriors central page, so you can visit all the participants sharing excerpts today…a fun way to sample new books and find new authors! (Also welcome to the Sunday Snippet visitors!)
Today I’ve gone back to Healer of the Nile, because it has now been released! (More details and the buy links after the excerpt so I don’t break the rules here).
Tadenhut, elder son of a noble house and heir to the Hunting Cat estate, has been gravely injured in a battle against Pharaoh’s enemies and brought home to die. Mehyta, a woman from the estate’s village who has skills as a healer, has been ordered to assist the physicians in his care.
Having used her magic to assess his injuries, she finds herself dreaming of Tadenhut, who remains in a coma in the real world. Her dream and their conversation takes place on a battlefield, after the combat has ended.
Watching him, Mehyta repressed a sigh. Only in his own mind could Tadenhut still move so freely, with such purpose and energy. In the Afterlife, he’d be fully restored to perfection of mind and body, of course, if he chose to pursue death. She shifted on the rock, seeking a more comfortable perch. “The estate needs you, my lord,” she said, attempting to reopen the discussion.
“My father lives, you say?”
“Yes, praise the gods, but he won’t live forever, and your brother—”
Grimacing, Tadenhut raised one hand. “No need to tell me about my half-brother. Spoiled by his mother, nursed on her poison, raised to believe everything I possess or will inherit should be his.”
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You continue to ratchet up the stakes, this time by introducing an ambitious half brother.. Nicely done, Veronica!
Maybe the resentment about his half brother will be the impetus he needs to recover? Congrats on the release!
What a greedy brother his half brother seems like. At least his father is alive. Can’t wait to read more.
I agree with Ed, Veronica. You have definitely upped the ante. So what is he going to do?
Now he must live to fulfill his destiny. You are a wonder, my friend.
Oh, yeah, hard to want to stay when facing that. Great snippet, Veronica, and congrats on the box set!. 🙂
My first visit here, so have not read previous snippets. But I enjoyed what I read. You convey, in just a few words, the tension between Tadenhut and his half brother.
“Nursed on her poison.” Nice! You come up with such interesting phrases, Veronica!
No snippet for me this week.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Many blessings to you and yours…
What brotherly feelings revealed here!
Wow! “nursed on her poison” Says a ton in four words! Congrats on the release and have a great Thanksgiving!
Poor Tadenhut. More trouble in the real world while he’s in a coma. Can’t wait to read more. Congrats on the release!
Congrats on the release! Loved this snippet. His depiction of his half-brother paints quite a portrait, a really excellent bit of dialogue.
Thanks for the good wishes on the new release, much appreciated! Yes, things are complicated on the Hunting Cat estate mwahahaha!
Sounds like lots of family drama in the offing.
I love how these few simple sentences give so much backstory and conflict! I’m absorbing your style, and learning from it! =)
And hooray for the boxed set! =D
That gives him something besides death to think about. Good motivation.
Interesting snippet. I hope he steps up. Looking forward to next week. 🙂
Love the line – if he chose to pursue death. Fascinating – makes you stop and ponder that.
Congrats on the box set! He must live since destiny calls. 🙂 Loved the excerpt.
Congratulations on the release.
Great snippet this week. Love the animosity between the brothers – true to life.
The makings of trouble between the brothers. Great snippet.
Happy release day! I love how you well your dialogue is put together. It’s always sharp and believable. Great work!
Very interesting snippet! Just had to go buy the set. Hopefully I’ll get back around to some pleasure reading over the holidays. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Oh, that brother relationship seems to summarise every relationship princes have with each other. But I wonder how he can fight death now. His body seems pretty far away.
I feel a tiny bit sorry for that brother. It has to be terrible to feel the world owes you everything–you’re never happy.
Ooh, brotherly tension! I’d be tired of hearing about a spoiled half-brother too. Great snippet!
great phrase “nursed on her poison” . great snippet and congratulations on the box set.
Interesting… I like how the ethereal & mystical blend with the mundane realities of family intrigue.
I am really enjoying this story and am wondering which option he will choose…