new kingdom, ca. 1550-ca. 1070 b.c

Meryt-Re, a thirteen-year-old orphan living in Set-Maat, Egypt, during the building of the pharaohs' tombs, tries to come to terms with her ability to see the truth in dreams while also attempting to determine who is trying to overthrow the village foreman.

Describes the role of religion in ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period, including the diverse gods and goddesses the people worshipped, their creation myths, and the role of priesthood.