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House of Illusions by Gedge, Pauline is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Pauline Gedge is a master at recreating the golden age in Egypt. Her heroin, Thu, a peasant girl from the village of Aswat, possesses both beauty and intelligence. To her good fortune Thu is found and brought to the center of society. She is chosen and trained for the court of Pharaoh Ramses. Her talent and guile win her a post in the harem. ]] Thu rises in favor, is betrayed in a court intrigue that threatens her life and falls from grace. Pharaoh spares her life but banishes her to serve the priests at the lowly temple of Wepwawet near the first cataract. ]] House of Illusions opens on Gedges vividly recreated Egypt, sixteen years after Thus banishment. During her exile she writes an account of her court life and the betrayal for which she seeks revenge. These events took place three thousand years ago. Daily life and custom are woven into the story. In a world without soap and little water, natron serves quite well. Gedge is able to get into the mind of the courtiers and their attitudes to their servants. While beneath them, these inferior beings are very much a part of the family of the house. ]] The mysterious Hathor, Thoth, Amun and Maat are part of the Egyptian pantheon. The

Who reads House of Illusions?

Author

Gedge, Pauline

Publisher

PENGUIN GROUP (CANADA)

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9780143167440

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

Rating

4.22 / 5 (220 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14