About the book
Isis, goddess of Egyptian mythology. Sacred words written by Isis are stolen from her temple. Isis tries to locate the papyri with the help of temple maiden descendants and her son, Horus, transfixed in the body of a falcon. Ninetieth-century archeologist found the sarcophagus with papyri inside. He smuggles it to England; later it turns up in the British Museum. A young trainee curator, in fact a modern-day fairy called Aster, discovers them in the vault. Aster is taken to Isis’s temple in London and hears the story of these papyri. She relates her tale to the fairy council elders and asks them for help. The fairy queen, Narcissus, aids in the return of sacred documents to Isis.
Editions of Aster and the Egyptian Mystery
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781499097603
- EBook
- ISBN 9781499097597
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Isis, goddess of Egyptian mythology. Sacred words written by Isis are stolen from her temple. Isis tries to locate the papyri with the help of temple maiden descendants and her son, Horus, transfixed in the body of a falcon. Ninetieth-century archeologist found the sarcophagus with papyri inside. He smuggles it to England; later it turns up in the British Museum. A young trainee curator, in fact a modern-day fairy called Aster, discovers them in the vault. Aster is taken to Isis’s temple in London and hears the story of these papyri. She relates her tale to the fairy council elders and asks them for help. The fairy queen, Narcissus, aids in the return of sacred documents to Isis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aster and the Egyptian Mystery about?
Isis, goddess of Egyptian mythology. Sacred words written by Isis are stolen from her temple. Isis tries to locate the papyri with the help of temple maiden descendants and her son, Horus, transfixed in the body of a falcon. Ninetieth-century archeologist found the sarcophagus with papyri inside. He smuggles it to England; later it turns up in the British Museum. A young trainee curator, in fact a modern-day fairy called Aster, discovers them in the vault. Aster is taken to Isis’s temple in London and hears the story of these papyri. She relates her tale to the fairy council elders and asks them for help. The fairy queen, Narcissus, aids in the return of sacred documents to Isis.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Aster and the Egyptian Mystery?
Fiction > Fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Aster and the Egyptian Mystery?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781499097603
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Aster and the Egyptian Mystery?
EBF Scanlon
Who is the Publisher of the book Aster and the Egyptian Mystery?
XLibris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Aster and the Egyptian Mystery is available as paperback(ISBN 9781499097603) and ebook(ISBN 9781499097597)