Plot Plot: Mara, a proud, smart, and beautiful slave girl. Khofra- a warrior hero in charge of Hatshepsut’s troops Hatshepsut- Female Pharaoh, Daughter of the Sun Count Senmut- most powerful figure in Egypt Thutmose the second- half brother of Hatshepsut Chadzar- A Libyan slave in the service of Mara’s new master Nahereh- Mara’s master and brother of Senmut The Falcon Inn in Cutthroat Alley – Ashor the Innkeeper (and ex-head of Sheftu’s fathers stables) - Miphtahyah the Innkeepers wife (and Sheftus old nurse) - Nefer the Goldsmith - Sahure the juggler and double crosser. Speaks only Babylonian, is betrothed by Hatshepsut to Thutmose. Main Characters Mara-a slave, interpreter, and spy Nekonkh- Captain of the Nile boat, The Silver Beatle Sheftu- a scribe, also a Lord in the Pharaohs palace and the confident of the Queen and son of Lord Menkau Innani- princess of Canaan. Author Eloise Jarvis McGraw Awards: Got the New Berry Award 3 times Edgar Award from Mystery Writers Other Books: The Golden Goblet Moccasin Trail, 1952 The Moore Child, 1962 A Really Weird Summer, 1997 Birth: DecemDied: NovemCool Facts: Gave money to the Wizard of Oz Hobbies: Drawing, dancing, acting, horse back riding, studying ancient Egyptian history, drill team, printmaking, stagecraft, directing, puppetry, ceramics, enamel-on-metal work, and many more
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