Sting of the Scorpion

Ramose #3

by Carole Wilkinson

“‘Tell me what you see.’

“‘Some things I see, others are unclear.’”

For more than a year, Prince Ramose has been living in disguise, travelling without rest to get back to the royal palace where he can regain his place as heir to the throne of Egypt.

But his journey is not over yet. There is no going back once you have felt the sting of the scorpion.

Genres: Historical Fiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2006

About the author

Carole was born in England in 1950. Her family moved to Australia when she was 12. She now lives in Melbourne, with her husband John.
Carole didn't start writing until she was nearly 40. Before that, she worked as a laboratory assistant, working with a lot of blood and brains. Once she’d decided to try and become a writer, she went to university. She wrote a lot while she was there including her first novel. She showed it to a friend who worked in publishing who asked if she could write a teenage novel. Her first published book was based on something her daughter, who was at high school at the time, was doing.


Carole says she has lots of ideas and so far she’s never had 'writers' block'. She might have got a late start, but she’s been trying to make up for lost time and has written more than 30 books, some short stories, a telemovie and some TV and planetarium scripts.

Reviews

[Sanyam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how the Vizier's behaviour towards Ramose changes in this book, and the sudden twist in the plot was mind blowing, i never imagined that tuthmosis was a good guy.

[Paul Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ramose's journey continues as he tries to avoid those who wish him dead. Book summary on back cover: Tell me what you see. Some things I see, others are unclear... For more than a year, Prince Ramose has been living in disguise, travelling without rest to get back to the royal palace where he can regain his place as heir to the throne of Egypt. But his journey is not over yet. There is no going back once you have felt the sting of the scorpion.

I'm looking forward to reading the final book in the series - 'Ramose. The Wrath of Ra.'

[Macqueron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un très bon livre d’aventures pour enfants. Après une première partie dans le désert et la rencontre de nomades et d’une oracle, les enfants arrivent au palais, où les retournements de situation sont nombreux. Assez passionnant pour les plus jeunes

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still enjoying this series and Wilkinson did a great job of marrying historical facts to the story line. Intrigued to see where this will go now that Ramose is a free agent, sorry to see Hapu go.