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his voice dropped to a whisper.

"it is said that ramesses the second was not the first chosen as crown prince. two brothers before him died. it was not until his conquest at kadesh that seti named him." what did she know of her father's origin? senmut was a backwater fellahin, but even across rough water did the stories come.

the young priest drew a breath and bowed low, prostrating himself once more. "do not be impatient, princess. gather your own court. know who in the palace will be loyal to you."