Mike has had a life-long interest in Ancient Egypt and was lucky enough to be asked to teach it at evening classes for many years. He used to work in a research lab to pay the bills, but Ancient Egypt and his interest in photography, wildlife and classic cars now occupy the leisure hours. He is happily married and now retired with more time to pursue his writing and other interests.
Prince Inyotef, banished for his forbidden love for Princess Yunet, is exiled to the treacherous frontier of Buhen, where Egypt and Kush collide.
Ancient Egypt is divided. The Hyksos nominally rule from the Delta in the north and unrest stirs in upper Egypt. The princes in Thebes strive for a united Egypt once more. Further south still they fear there could be a threat from Nubia.
