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Ancient Egyptian Romances #2c
The Cinnamon Garden
Kemet (Egypt) 2969 B.C.E.
Imi is in dire straits. Unless she marries, she’ll be destitute and unable to continue her father’s legacy as a renowned perfumer. But she must choose wisely, for her husband will control her entire fortune. There’s only one person she can turn to for help – her former betrothed. She’s too embarrassed to tell him the whole truth, though, and she certainly can’t be wasting time thinking about what might have been.
When Nehesy returns home after several years abroad, he intends to leave again as soon as he sees his own estranged, and now-deceased, father interred. But he finds himself once again caught up in trouble created by his former betrothed. In the process of helping her, he might just discover more about himself – and his family – than he ever expected.
When the truth comes out, will it tear Imi and Nehesy apart once again, or finally bring them together forever?
* Each book in the series is a stand-along novel, and can be read on its own.*
Books in the Ancient Egyptian Romances series:
1. In the Court of Kemet
2. In the Temple of Mehyt
2a. The Anubis Mask
2b. In the House of Iput
2c. The Cinnamon Garden
3. The Draughtsman's Daughter
4. Lady of the Caravan
4a. The Caravanserai Bride
Imi is in dire straits. Unless she marries, she’ll be destitute and unable to continue her father’s legacy as a renowned perfumer. But she must choose wisely, for her husband will control her entire fortune. There’s only one person she can turn to for help – her former betrothed. She’s too embarrassed to tell him the whole truth, though, and she certainly can’t be wasting time thinking about what might have been.
When Nehesy returns home after several years abroad, he intends to leave again as soon as he sees his own estranged, and now-deceased, father interred. But he finds himself once again caught up in trouble created by his former betrothed. In the process of helping her, he might just discover more about himself – and his family – than he ever expected.
When the truth comes out, will it tear Imi and Nehesy apart once again, or finally bring them together forever?
* Each book in the series is a stand-along novel, and can be read on its own.*
Books in the Ancient Egyptian Romances series:
1. In the Court of Kemet
2. In the Temple of Mehyt
2a. The Anubis Mask
2b. In the House of Iput
2c. The Cinnamon Garden
3. The Draughtsman's Daughter
4. Lady of the Caravan
4a. The Caravanserai Bride
- GenresHistorical Fiction
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2022
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Danielle S. LeBlanc
15 books34 followersDanielle S. LeBlanc is an allergy-free food blogger, romance writer, historian, and occasional moving van stunt driver. She and her husband are semi-nomadic people with one soft-coated old cat who often steals the best spot on the couch (and the bed!). Danielle can be found blogging about life, food allergies, and eco-friendly living at www.poorandglutenfree.blogspot.com, or sharing updates on her novels at www.daniellesleblanc.com
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She's the author of the Ancient Egyptian Romances series and several cookbooks.
And you can sign up for her mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/bTUiX9
She's the author of the Ancient Egyptian Romances series and several cookbooks.
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December 13, 2022
When your own family doesn’t want you
The main characters share more than a close friendship with Altakhsas. They grew up without their birth mothers then later lost their fathers. Nehesy bobbed around in life as a sea merchant; Imi had her world pulled out from under her when her so-called protectors threatened her inheritance and therefore her livelihood as an unmarried woman. Of course, there would be trust issues on both sides! Hopefully, they really their mistakes and stop acting like idiots.
While there is a lot of misogyny in this, there are also some playful parts:
I think we’ve all known a Mahu or two in our lives. That guy’s utterly nuts! And to have a sister-in-law or friend like this:
‘Perhaps you and I shall inspire other women to become equally corrupted.’ Reminds me of my bestie at university.
I always wondered about the source for the modern expression – here it is: ‘Holy Hathor, Horus, and Hapi’. ;)
Don’t miss out on the author’s Inspirations at the end of the book.
I recently enjoyed ‘In the Court of Kemet’ and plan on reading the prequel ‘Lady with a Lyre’ before continuing with this series.
The main characters share more than a close friendship with Altakhsas. They grew up without their birth mothers then later lost their fathers. Nehesy bobbed around in life as a sea merchant; Imi had her world pulled out from under her when her so-called protectors threatened her inheritance and therefore her livelihood as an unmarried woman. Of course, there would be trust issues on both sides! Hopefully, they really their mistakes and stop acting like idiots.
While there is a lot of misogyny in this, there are also some playful parts:
I think we’ve all known a Mahu or two in our lives. That guy’s utterly nuts! And to have a sister-in-law or friend like this:
‘Perhaps you and I shall inspire other women to become equally corrupted.’ Reminds me of my bestie at university.
I always wondered about the source for the modern expression – here it is: ‘Holy Hathor, Horus, and Hapi’. ;)
Don’t miss out on the author’s Inspirations at the end of the book.
I recently enjoyed ‘In the Court of Kemet’ and plan on reading the prequel ‘Lady with a Lyre’ before continuing with this series.
May 7, 2026
It was alright. Kept my interest but I finished it awhile ago and haven't given it much thought since.
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