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Hand of Isis

Numinous World #2 / 6
by Jo Graham
Hand of Isis (Numinous World #2) by Jo Graham
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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

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Release date: 2009

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Jo Graham

Jo Graham lives in Maryland with her family, and has worked in politics for many years. Black Ships is her debut novel.

Numinous World

Numinous World consists of six primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Black Ships (Numinous World #1)
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Hand of Isis (Numinous World #2)
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Stealing Fire (Numinous World #3)
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The General's Mistress (Numinous World #4)
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The Emperor's Agent (Numinous World #5)
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The Marshal's Lover (Numinous World #6)
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The Ravens of Falkenau and Other Stories (Numinous World)
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