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An impressive 1880 two-volume historical romance set in the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Written by renowned Egyptologist Georg Ebers, Uarda combines archaeological knowledge with sweeping storytelling, transporting readers to the era of Pharaohs, temples, royal courts, and political intrigue. The story follows the young maiden Uarda as her fate becomes intertwined with soldiers, priests, and nobles amid the splendor and tensions of the ancient world. These matching nineteenth-century volumes retain their period character and represent the work of one of the earliest authors to popularize ancient Egypt for modern readers. An especially appealing set for collectors of Egyptology, historical fiction, and Victorian-era books.