Lords Of The Two Lands books in order

Q: "What is the Lords of the Two Lands trilogy about?"

"The trilogy tells the story of the Seventeenth Dynasty Egyptian princes who fought to drive the Hyksos (called the Setiu in the novels) out of Egypt. It begins with Prince Seqenenra Tao's doomed first campaign and continues through his sons Kamose and Ahmose as they carry on the war to reclaim the throne."

Q: "How many books are in the Lords of the Two Lands series?"

"There are 6 books in the Lords Of The Two Lands series, published between 1998 and 2000."

Q: "Is the Lords of the Two Lands trilogy based on real history?"

"Yes. The trilogy is based on the real Seventeenth Dynasty of Egypt. Gedge was inspired by the mummy of Prince Seqenenra, whose skull shows five wounds from a battle axe, indicating a violent death. The historical conflict between the native Egyptian rulers at Thebes and the foreign Hyksos occupiers forms the backbone of the story."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Les chevaux du fleuve	1998	Pauline Gedge	N/A
2	The Hippopotamus Marsh	1998	Pauline Gedge	Buy
3	The Oasis	1998	Pauline Gedge	Buy
4	L’oasis	1999	Pauline Gedge	N/A
5	La route d’Horus	2000	Pauline Gedge	N/A
6	The Horus Road	2000	Pauline Gedge	Buy

The Lords of the Two Lands trilogy by Pauline Gedge is set during one of the most turbulent periods in ancient Egyptian history. For two hundred years, foreign rulers known as the Hyksos occupied the throne while native Egyptian princes governed from the southern city of Thebes. The trilogy follows the royal family that finally rose up to reclaim Egypt, beginning with Prince Seqenenra Tao and continuing through his sons Kamose and Ahmose.

The Hippopotamus Marsh opens when an insulting letter from the Hyksos king Apepa provokes Seqenenra into action, setting off a war that will cost him his life. The Oasis shifts focus to Kamose, who takes up his father’s cause with a more ruthless and determined hand. The Horus Road follows the youngest brother Ahmose as he finishes the fight and establishes a reunited Egypt. Gedge originally wrote the story as a single long work before dividing it into three volumes, and the narrative flows naturally from one book to the next.

The trilogy draws on real archaeological evidence, including the famous mummy of Seqenenra whose skull bears five brutal axe wounds. Gedge uses this historical foundation to create a detailed portrait of court politics, military strategy, and family loyalty in a period that reshaped Egypt’s history. The French-language editions listed above are translations of the English originals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lords of the Two Lands trilogy about?

The trilogy tells the story of the Seventeenth Dynasty Egyptian princes who fought to drive the Hyksos (called the Setiu in the novels) out of Egypt. It begins with Prince Seqenenra Tao’s doomed first campaign and continues through his sons Kamose and Ahmose as they carry on the war to reclaim the throne.

How many books are in the Lords of the Two Lands series?

There are 6 books in the Lords Of The Two Lands series, published between 1998 and 2000.

Is the Lords of the Two Lands trilogy based on real history?

Yes. The trilogy is based on the real Seventeenth Dynasty of Egypt. Gedge was inspired by the mummy of Prince Seqenenra, whose skull shows five wounds from a battle axe, indicating a violent death. The historical conflict between the native Egyptian rulers at Thebes and the foreign Hyksos occupiers forms the backbone of the story.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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