Awakening Aten

The Awakening Aten is a novel that explores the themes of murder, intrigue, political and religious conflict, corruption, tomb robbing, war, and executions set against a background of fundamental ideological change in ancient Egypt. It follows the story of Yuya, a foreigner who rises from slavery to become Regent to an infant Pharaoh, and Kha, a tomb painter and builder who experiences the despair of imprisonment and the horror of war. The novel gives a voice to those people, inspired by their personal items, buried with them 3,000 years ago, and their possessions and artefacts can be seen in museums throughout the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2019
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

The novel "The Awakening Aten" transports readers to a haunting and enigmatic Egypt, where whispers of fear and deceit permeate every corner. Within this intricate tapestry, themes of murder, intrigue, political and religious conflict, corruption, tomb raiding, war, and executions unfold against a backdrop of profound ideological transformation. The story unfolds through the perspectives of two families—one royal, the other commoner—revealing the ancient Egypt as seen through the eyes of these two distinct groups.

At the center of the narrative is Yuya, a foreign man who rises from the depths of slavery to assume the role of Regent to an infant Pharaoh, thereby becoming the most powerful figure in the world's wealthiest empire. His children and descendants will forever hold a pivotal place in the destiny of the country. Alongside Yuya, we meet Kha, a skilled tomb painter and builder who experiences the profound despair of imprisonment and the horrors of war. As Overseer of the King's Works, Kha is responsible for restoring the majestic Great Sphinx and inscribing the enigmatic "Dream Stela" between its paws, a testament to his craftsmanship that remains visible to this day.

Through a series of tragic and devastating events, the lives of Kha and Yuya become intertwined, creating a captivating fictional narrative that is grounded in the reality of real people. Their possessions and artifacts, preserved for thousands of years, can be found in museums across the globe, serving as a testament to their existence and the rich cultural heritage of ancient Egypt. "The Awakening Aten" offers a unique perspective, giving voice to these individuals who were buried with their personal items over 3,000 years ago. Through the meticulous exploration of their lives and artifacts, the novel sheds light on the complexities of a society that has long captivated the imagination of scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789018752