The Throne of Osiris

It is Egypt, circa 1100 BCE- trouble comes to the highest spheres of power in this most ancient of governments. Pharaoh's rule has been usurped by Egypt's priesthood, the kingdom's nobility has fallen on hard times, the justice system is broken, while the masses live in abject poverty and are ripe for revolt.

Twenty-two-year-old Crown Prince Ramses is a man of action and of conflicting traits. Charismatic, bold, and stubborn, but also reasonable and possessing a deep sense of fair play, he sets into motion policies to avert a coming crisis. But he comes up against the High Council of Archpriests who act to thwart the prince's efforts.

The nation, army, government officials, and even many of the younger priests all stand behind the young ruler. The council has only their wealth, about a thousand allies, a handful of military regiments, and an unusually smart organizing capability. As uneven as these odds are, the outcome is far from certain, and especially when Egypt's gods choose sides. The consequent power struggle threatens the ancient nation with the collapse of the social order.

The Throne of Osiris is a historical saga of intrigue and subterfuge-an epic tale of crisis in government and the struggle for dominion. This classical tragedy studies the mechanics of power and provides a psychological exploration into how the young attempt to make societal corrections.

Along with a rich depiction of life at every level of ancient Egyptian society - its structure, religion, architecture, and traditions - this tale reminds us that our present world is not free from the past and that vestiges of ancient civilizations live on.