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Overview

Following her acclaimed debut, Jo Graham returns to the ancient world with a novel that will captivate lovers of fantasy, history and romance.

Set in Ancient Egypt, Hand of Isis is the story of Charmian, a handmaiden, and her two sisters. It is a novel of lovers who transcend death, of gods who meddle in mortal affairs, and of women who guide empires.

Praise for Black Ships

"Graham re-creates a vivid picture of the ancient world, a mysterious place in which gods and goddesses speak to their chosen."—- Library Journal (starred review)

"A first-class, very readable novel." —- Booklist (starred review)

"A refreshingly different approach to a legend we only thought we knew." —- Locus

"Graham's thorough, detailed tale of ancient Greece is one that fans of that period are bound to love." —- Romantic Times

"A dazzling debut novel reimagines the Aeneid and restores life to a fantasy land that actually was." —- Scifi.com

"A bittersweet saga with enough action, romance, and intrigue to entertain and enthrall." —- Romance Reviews Today

"Graham...has packed the novel with exquisite detail, bringing to life a time long gone." —- The St. Petersburg Times

"Inspired and relentlessly entertaining...an auspicious debut." —- Realms of Fantasy

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Historical fantasist Graham (Black Ships) heads to Egypt with this elegant, engaging memoir of Charmian, half-sister and handmaiden to Cleopatra. The two young women and their other sister, Iras, are inseparable from childhood, getting one another into and out of numerous mishaps. As teenagers, they vow to Isis that they will protect Egypt from the covetous Romans, and in return for their devotion, the goddess rewards Cleopatra with the throne. Graham never resorts to melodrama even at the murder of Julius Caesar or to cliché when Charmian recalls her past lives, and she supplies plenty of superb historical detail, but doesn't let it overwhelm the narrative. Charmian's shy hopes, failures and devotion to Cleopatra and Isis make her one of the most memorable "witnesses to history" to emerge from fantasy in quite some time. (Apr.)

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Library Journal

Three half sisters, each fathered by the Pharaoh Ptolemy Auletes, grow up in an Egypt on the verge of catastrophic change. Iras and Charmian are companions to their middle sister, the legitimate daughter, named Cleopatra. The author of Black Ships brings to life the courts of Ptolemy and Cleopatra in a way that illuminates the lives of women and their effect on history. A stand-out addition to most libraries, with strong appeal to fans of ancient history and mythology.


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Kirkus Reviews
Seeress Gull (Black Ships, 2008) is reincarnated hundreds of years after the fall of Troy as Charmian, handmaiden and half-sister to doomed Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. The daughter of a dead pleasure slave and Pharaoh Ptolemy Auletes, Charmian is dedicated to Cleopatra when both girls are six. Although Charmian and her fellow handmaiden and half sister Iras are both slaves, they are also Cleopatra's chief confidantes and ministers once she becomes queen. But good government, Charmian's prophetic visions, clever diplomacy and Cleopatra's more intimate alliances with Julius Caesar and Marcus Antonius ultimately avail them little against the crushing power that is Rome. Snatching love and happiness where they can, the three sisters devote themselves to the goddess Isis, and in her service, to preserving what they can of their way of life. With a solid grounding in history, this novel is a far richer work than its predecessor. Although most readers will already be aware of Cleopatra's sad fate (and will know from page one that Charmian shares it with her mistress), the journey, and the vivid descriptions of life in the cosmopolitan city of Alexandria, make this book well worth reading. Moreover, the sympathetic portrayal of Cleopatra as an intelligent and devoted ruler willing to use whatever tools at hand to gain advantages for her people is a welcome and intriguing departure from prior fictional depictions of the Egyptian queen as a decadent nymphomaniac, love-blinded fool or drugged-out opportunist. Recommended for those with an interest in the ancient world.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780316068017
  • Publisher: Hachette Book Group
  • Publication date: 1/1/2010
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 656
  • Sales rank: 532,733
  • Product dimensions: 4.20 (w) x 6.70 (h) x 1.50 (d)

Meet the Author

Jo Graham lives in Maryland with her family, and has worked in politics for many years.

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  • Posted January 13, 2009

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    This is an intriguing look at Cleopatra¿s Egypt

    In the first century BCE the invincible Roman Empire has crossed the Mediterranean and threatens Egypt. Proud of their independence the ruling Ptolemy family will do what it takes to prevent the Roman takeover. Especially prepared is the heir to the present Pharaoh ailing Ptolemy XII, his teenage daughter Cleopatra.

    Cleopatra trusts only her half sisters Iras and Charmian, who share the desire to keep their kingdom free of the outsiders. Ostensive, a handmaiden to her future queen has the true burden of being there for Cleopatra and advising her as her future Queen struggles through the Roman political maze. However, the two sisters are also the Hand of Isis Incarnate; something the Romans want superseded by their pantheon.

    This is an intriguing look at Cleopatra¿s Egypt at a time of crisis from the perspective of the Ptolemy female leadership struggling to keep their kingdom independent. The story line vividly takes the audience on a tour of ancient Egypt and to a degree Rome as Jo Graham escorts us into hidden desert temples hidden and Roman palaces in which danger lurks everywhere. Told by Charmian, fans will be charmed by the efforts of the siblings to use anything and everything including sex to conquer the conquerors.

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  • Posted August 11, 2011

    Great read!

    I really enjoyed this novel. I though the subject and the characters interesting and intriguing. I found myself getting really emotionally wrapped up in the story! There are great themes of strength, loyalty, acceptance, education, and trustworthiness threaded throughout the book. Even in a time when women were not very valued, these ladies reigned, and made a name for themselves. What a great lesson to learn as a woman! I learned a lot about Cleopatra and the history of the time and place, and had a good time doing it.

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  • Posted July 27, 2011

    mind numbing

    The herione is not likeable. Her stilted 2-4 word comments between endless blathering and history mind-dumps are mind numbing; skipping pages and speed reading required. Interesting events glossed over in favor of rambling minutia.

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  • Posted April 10, 2011

    Great Read!!

    Jo Graham did a wonderful job with Hand of Isis. I really enjoyed this book! The characters were memorable, the story line was great and I loved to bond between the sisters... One of my favorites!

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    Awful

    This book is terrible. The plot is weak. The writing is less than stellar and after the first chapter I was so bored I wanted to hurl it out of a ten story building.

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    This book was fasinating. The way it is told through they eyes of not the queen but the handmaiden was amazing. I couldnt put it down. Great book that covers that romantic side of history. You really feel like you are there in Alexandria, living with the characters.

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