The story of Egypt's first female Pharaoh. The author describes her family, how she became Queen, and the intrigues that led to her becoming Pharaoh, a situation that had previously been unimaginable, as well as her experiences establishing trading relationships with nearby countries and attempts to wipe her from the historical record after her death.
A sister and brother are whisked away to modern Egypt where their father is doing research. There they become involved in a mystery surrounding an ancient lost queen. The story is filled with riddles and old tales, and the kids find a link to their own mother, who died mysteriously.
Examines the life of Hatshepsut, the first female ruler of Egypt, and describes her childhood, how she rose to power following the death of her father, her actions while on the throne, and other related topics.
