In The Twelfth Transforming, bestselling author Pauline Gedge returns to ancient Egypt to reveal the mysterious reign of Akhenaten, the impetuous pharaoh who threatened to ruin his country. The dramatic story of Akhenaten's disastrous ruling is also the tale of Empress Tiye, a mother struggling to save her land from the catastrophe of her son's choices. Gedge's vivid descriptions of imperial court life among the lushness of the Nile and the desiccation of the desert lands will enthrall readers seeking an evocative tale of power, dynasty, family and curses, all set in the enchanting world of ancient Egypt.

From the publication in 1977 ofChild of the Morning,her prize-winning first novel,Pauline Gedge's novels have found millions of readers. Ten of the books are set in ancient Egypt, whileThe Eagle and the Ravenis set in Roman Britain and Stargateis set in an alien universe. Translated into many languages, her novels are highly respected for their impeccable scholarship.