"... Hatshepsut emerges as a strong, intelligent, and extremely powerful historical figure ... incredibly rich with historical detail." - Kirkus Reviews Young archaeologist and Egyptologist, Mira Waterfield, becomes guardian of a secret discovery. Risking her safety and her career, she treasures her glimpses into the life of the ancient Egyptian female Pharaoh Hatshepsut. [Hat - Shep - Sut] Braving the many tragedies that befall her royal family, Hatshepsut rises to lead Egypt over her twenty-two-year reign as King -- a golden era in art, architecture, and innovation. Her support for the Royal Trade Fleet and her love for captain Tau, bring bountiful riches advancing cultural exchange through the sailors' adventurous missions, including the famous voyage to Punt. Pharaoh Across Time crisscrosses ancient and modern characters. The magic of time, light, and dreams, transport Mira as well as the reader to multi-layered perceptions of past, present, and future. This story offers a fresh view of our ancient ancestry and our shared humanity

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