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Enter the vanished worlds of antiquity, where kings and priests contend, empires rise and fall, and human hearts remain much as they are today. The Georg Ebers Library presents the...
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Enter the vanished worlds of antiquity, where kings and priests contend, empires rise and fall, and human hearts remain much as they are today. The Georg Ebers Library presents the historical novels of the celebrated nineteenth-century Egyptologist Georg Ebers, read in full. Journey along the Nile, through the courts of pharaohs and queens, and into Alexandria at the meeting of ancient faiths and new powers - where history, adventure, love, and destiny are woven together.
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27 JUL 2026 · In which the somnolent Nile Delta town of Tennis, nestled amidst shimmering waters and verdant isles, sets the tranquil stage for the restless heart of young Ledscha, whose thoughts are far from the mundane stirrings of trade and governance. As dusk enfolds the city in a crimson veil, the arrival of a splendid galley bearing a mysterious young woman stirs a flame of jealousy and expectation in Ledscha’s breast, promising the unfolding of intimate and delicate human affairs beneath the serene surface of this ancient world.
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29 JUL 2026 · In which a meeting by moonlight reveals the complex relations between Ledscha and Hermon’s slave Bias, whose loyal warnings and biting critiques illuminate the tensions between freedom and servitude, art and honour, as well as the perilous charms of Alexandrian society. The dialogue uncovers whispered intrigues involving family, love, and the uneasy place of a Greek sculptor among the proud Biamites, setting the stage for Ledscha’s determined resolve to confront Hermon despite counsel to the contrary.
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31 JUL 2026 · In which Ledscha, burdened by sorrow and doubts of a beloved's sincerity, seeks the aid of the venerable enchantress Tabus to divine the course of her troubled heart beneath the moonlit skies; and in the flickering firelight amid ancient rites, she confronts both the hope and shadow that weave through her fate, caught between loyalty and passion. The old woman, steadfast in her mystical wisdom, prepares to reveal what the stars and spirits permit on this restless night, urging patience whilst guiding the girl towards painful truths yet unbeknownst to her restless soul.
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2 AUG 2026 · In which Ledscha confides in the old sorceress Tabus the stirring and tumultuous emotions awakened by her encounters with two Greeks, particularly the handsome and enigmatic Hermon, whose attentions both captivate and unsettle her. Amid whispered threats and solemn omens, the reunion of the aged pirate Satabus with his long-absent family unfolds, casting a protective shadow over Ledscha’s troubled heart and the uncertain promises of the rising full moon.
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4 AUG 2026 · In which the industrious city of Tennis presents a bustling scene of artistry and sport as Daphne, daughter of the wealthy merchant Archias, rallies the company in a spirited hunting venture while the young sculptors Hermon and Myrtilus labour on their masterful creations within the converted whitewashed warehouse. Amidst lively discourse on art and beauty, the arrival of a letter portends forthcoming guests, subtly shifting the tenor of the day.
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6 AUG 2026 · In which Daphne and Myrtilus converse delicately about Hermon’s passionate defiance of artistic norms and the resulting rift with his guardian, revealing the complexities of talent, pride, and loyalty amidst the pursuit of creative truth. Their discourse intertwines with tender acknowledgements of friendship and sacrifice, painting a gentle portrait of youthful fervour tempered by hardship and affectionate devotion.
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8 AUG 2026 · In which the faithful slave Bias observes the proceedings of a hunting party and reveals, through a conversation with Daphne’s maid, the tale of Arachne—the proud weaver punished by the goddess Athene—and the artistic ambitions surrounding her sculpted likeness. Meanwhile, Bias cautiously monitors the mysterious and enchanting Ledscha, whose ominous presence foretells potential unrest, as she seeks to meet the sculptor Hermon, stirring unease even in her advocate.
10 AUG 2026 · In which Ledscha explores the sculptor Hermon's cluttered studio by daylight and discovers a magnificent statue of Demeter bearing the likeness of an Alexandrian woman, stirring her restless feelings and suspicions. Tensions rise as she confronts Hermon about his attentions to others and presses him for a promise to be with her on a fateful night, while discussions of loyalty and the legendary figure Arachne add a poetic shadow to their fraught encounter.
12 AUG 2026 · In which Hermon wrestles with the turbulent emotions stirred by his tender yet fraught relationship with Ledscha, while his artistic ambitions lead him to compare his work to that of his friend Myrtilus with both envy and admiration. Meanwhile, a profound discourse unfolds between the two artists on the nature of divinity in art, revealing their contrasting philosophies and the weight of mortality that quietly shadows their creative spirits.
14 AUG 2026 · In which Ledscha awaits under the full moon at Pelican Island, her heart torn between hope and bitter foreboding as she anticipates a fateful meeting that will shape her destiny. Alone on the dark waters, she confides in the pirate Hanno, forging a perilous plan to exact vengeance on a treacherous rival, her resolve steeled amidst the flickering shadows and silvery light.
Enter the vanished worlds of antiquity, where kings and priests contend, empires rise and fall, and human hearts remain much as they are today. The Georg Ebers Library presents the...
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Enter the vanished worlds of antiquity, where kings and priests contend, empires rise and fall, and human hearts remain much as they are today. The Georg Ebers Library presents the historical novels of the celebrated nineteenth-century Egyptologist Georg Ebers, read in full. Journey along the Nile, through the courts of pharaohs and queens, and into Alexandria at the meeting of ancient faiths and new powers - where history, adventure, love, and destiny are woven together.
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