gipto, 1449 a. de C. Huy es enviado lejos de su aldea para aprender el arte de la escritura jeroglífca. Es un muchacho que destaca, hasta el punto de ser víctima de un accidente mortal provocado por compañeros envidiosos. Pero, de forma milagrosa, Huy regresa de la muerte y ya nunca será la misma persona: su renacimiento le ha aportado los extraordinarios poderes de la videncia y la sanación. Sus poderes curativos y de adivinación le valen el favor del mismísimo faraón, pero aunque vive en una lujosa casa junto a su amada Isaht, se siente prisionero en una jaula de oro…

I love all her books because they are so historically accurate. ( )

A good continuation of the story of Huy, base-born son of Egypt who reluctantly becomes a conduit for the gods and tool of temporal leaders.
In this second book, the story drags somewhat, the narrative winding through esoteric philosophies; Gedge's ability, however, to create tight characters and brilliant environmental detail still render the book highly readable. ( )

Another excellent book by Pauline Gedge about life in ancient Egypt. In Seer of Egypt, the sequel to The Twice Born, we are reaquainted with Huy, now an adult, living on his modest estate, Seeing with his gift from the god, helping the common people and waiting and wondering what Pharaoh will do with him, if anything. Gedge excells at evoking wonderful atmosphere so I almost felt like I could taste the food, feel the heat, hear the water of the Nile lapping on the shore. Her characterizations are compelling as well, making the people and their motivations interesting and intimate. I'm looking forward to the third book in the series coming out. ( )