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The Chronicles of Moses
The Man who would be Pharaoh

Epic Novel




The Man who would be Pharaoh



By Paul Rodricks



– The Man who would be Pharaoh


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Glossary of Ancient Egyptian Names  

Senmut, Senenmut        “Mother’s brother” 
Kemet                          Egypt, ‘black’ land 
Waset                          Thebes 
Mennefer                      Memphis 
On                               Heliopolis
Ta-Seti                         Cush, Kush
Ta netjer                       Punt

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PART ONE 

 CHAPTER 3 (Continued...)

    "The Queen is safe, but confined to her summer residence. No harm shall come to her."

    Though relieved, Senenmut responded, ”I must see her and I cannot be a fugitive in my own country.. You go back and tell Tuthmosis that. I must return to the Palace and speak before the Royal Court officials. They alone can decide my fate. I must know what wrongdoing I am condemned for, to deserve such a grave sentence and suffer dishonor. Is there no justice in our great land of Kemet?

    Has Tuthmosis forgotten that I have been his mentor and guardian all through his growing years? If today he commands the might of the Kemite army, he should be grateful to me for his military skills.”

    "Once again, I beg your pardon, Chief Steward. My strict orders are to stop you, if necessary, by use of force. That means loss of life on both sides. We do not need this, my Lord. I empathize with the situation that you’re in.”

    "If you do, Thanuny, go back and use your good offices to wake up the dead conscience of your new master. I must meet with the Queen and speak to the Court Officials. Till then, my soldiers remain battle-ready for any confrontation."

    "My Lord, my orders are to tell you that your soldiers are free to return to Kemet after putting down their arms. The Pharaoh will enlist them in his army.

    Djedefre heard this and looked at his Commander-in-Chief, "My Lord, I can assure you not a single soldier under my command will even entertain such a thought.” And turning towards Thanuny, "All of us owe our allegiance to our Commander-in-Chief, Vizier Senenmut. Your new Pharaoh cannot command our respect over his. The honorable Vizier has seniority to the throne of Pharaoh."

    Thanuny did not take well to the retort coming from his counterpart, "Be careful with your words, Commander. You’re a foreigner..."

    Senenmut interrupted him, "Enough... I cannot tolerate this threat against entering my own city.

    Thanuny, return and tell Tuthmosis that I shall remain here outside the city-gate until midday. After which, I shall lead my soldiers towards the gate. May our beloved Amun-Ra forgives Tuthmosis should any precious Kemite blood spill." 

    Before Thanuny could respond in protest, Senenmut dismissed him with a quick wave of his hand, same time ordering Djedefre, "Do the courtesy to escort our guest Thanuny half-way to his lines." 

    Thanuny wheeled his horse around speaking to Djedefre, 'There'll be no need for it. I know my way through." 

    Then, turning towards Senenmut, he warned, "Chief Vizier, nothing good would come by defying the Pharaoh Tuthmosis." 

    Senenmut chose to ignore Thanuny.

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PREVIEW of Chapter Three

The Chronicles of Moses
The Man who would be Pharaoh

Epic Novel




The Man who would be Pharaoh



By Paul Rodricks



– The Man who would be Pharaoh


Now Available on Amazon.com

Historical-Ancient-Egyptian-Biblical Fiction Thriller.  

$0.99 only LIMITED TIME OFFER ... 

Unique Novel with many DISCLOSURES.






Glossary of Ancient Egyptian Names  

Senmut, Senenmut        “Mother’s brother” 
Kemet                          Egypt, ‘black’ land 
Waset                          Thebes 
Mennefer                      Memphis 
On                               Heliopolis
Ta-Seti                         Cush, Kush
Ta netjer                       Punt

Read the preview of the CHAPTER TWO (Continued) here:


PART ONE 

 CHAPTER 3


Vizier Senenmut refused entry into Waset City.   


Senenmut’s mind returned to the present when he saw two army scouts coming and his commanders ride their horses ahead of his chariot. They soon accosted the scouts. Then Djedefre reeled around his horse to reach Senenmut. "My Lord, Pharaoh’s army is mobilizing at the main city-gate. They are stationing many troops outside the wall."

"Order the army to slow down its march”, the Vizier reacted to his Commander’s report. “Position the cavalry on both flanks of the infantry. I will lead. The chariots will follow me.  

After you give the orders, you’ll return to ride beside me."

 Senenmut wore the royal Vizier’s kilt with a white, blue-lined head cloth. A fine leather piece covered his chest thrown across his broad shoulders. He wore at his waist an ornate, ivory-inlaid dagger, a gift from Queen Hatshepsut. A long broadsword lay in its fixed scabbard inside the chariot, and beside it, stood the long composite bow and a quiver full of arrows. His feet were clad in thick leather sandals custom-made for a steady grip on the chariot’s floorboard. 

The Vizier rode his light chariot ahead followed by the chief charioteer in a bigger, sturdy 8-spoke chariot. On seeing action, Senenmut would leave his smaller chariot and join the chief charioteer. The latter would drive the chariot and protect Senenmut with the long shield. He would also deliver weapons to him during the battle.

His Army Commander was soon beside him. Senenmut glanced back to check if the army was following him in the ordered formation. 

The next hour and half saw them getting closer and within the clear sight of the city wall. Senenmut could see the three-layer deep lines of foot soldiers dressed in full body-armor, helmets, carrying shields, battle-axes, and officers riding horses and chariots. Archers and lancers stood by the portholes of the fortresses inside the city-wall. 

They were half a mile away from the city-wall, when Senenmut ordered the army to stop marching. From the position that they now stood, the city-wall was in full view, with the main gate remaining shut.

Soon two Kemite cavalry officers left their formation and rode towards Senenmut's chariot. One came riding ahead. When he had come closer, Senenmut recognized him.

The horseman wore a similar white cloth headgear and a leather jacket covered his bare chest, meaning dressed for combat. He carried a sword, a longbow, and a quiver of arrows, across the horse-saddle. That man was Thanuny, a royal scribe and Army Commander under Tuthmosis. 

Senenmut wondered about the fate of Hapuseneb. He was Hatshepsut’s southern Vizier and her staunch supporter. Vizier Thanuny stopped his horse a few feet away from Senenmut.

"Greetings, my Lord. I am Thanuny, Pharaoh Tuthmosis' Scribe, and Army Commander."

"I know who you’re, Officer,” retorted Senenmut, and continued in a cynical tone. "I see you no longer owe allegiance to the Queen. Are you now come to lead Tuthmosis’ army against me?" 

Thanuny replied in a neutral voice, "I have come in peace, my Lord. Co-regent Tuthmosis is now my Pharaoh and Master. He has sent me to convey his respects and a message of importance."

"I see... has he become so important or rather impotent that he cannot even tell me face-to-face what he has to say? He dishonors me by sending a sycophant of a scribe. I am still the Chief Steward of Kemet and a Co-regent, and I am only responsible to our great Queen Pharaoh.”

"I beg your pardon, my Lord. I do not mean to disrespect you. I am now duty-bound to Pharaoh Tuthmosis and must do whatever he commands of me."

"Well, Officer, what is the message you bring to me? Tell me now. I have no time to waste. As you can see, I am on my way to the Palace, returning from an expedition abroad."

"Chief Steward, the message weighs heavily on me. With all humility, I must deliver the message to you. Pharaoh Tuthmosis and the Ruling Council have judged that your Excellency must not return to Kemet."

"What is the act of treason I am accused of?"

"I am sorry, my Lord, my orders are to stop you from entering the city. You must leave Kemet." He turned and pointed to the large formation of troops stationed outside the city-wall.

Senenmut was burning with uncontrollable anger. "Am I now treated as a fugitive? Where is the Queen Pharaoh Hatshepsut? Is she no longer in power? You rebelled against an able ruler who has prospered Kemet. I will never forgive anyone of you should any harm happen to her.”



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PREVIEW of Chapter Two (Continued)

The Chronicles of Moses
The Man who would be Pharaoh

Epic Novel




The Man who would be Pharaoh



By Paul Rodricks



– The Man who would be Pharaoh


Now Available on Amazon.com

Historical-Ancient-Egyptian-Biblical Fiction Thriller.  

$0.99 only LIMITED TIME OFFER ... 

Unique Novel with many DISCLOSURES.






Glossary of Ancient Egyptian Names  

Senmut, Senenmut        “Mother’s brother” 
Kemet                          Egypt, ‘black’ land 
Waset                          Thebes 
Mennefer                      Memphis 
On                               Heliopolis
Ta-Seti                         Cush, Kush
Ta netjer                       Punt

Read the preview of the CHAPTER TWO (Continued) here:


PART ONE 

 CHAPTER 2 (Continued)


     1524 BC – Hatshepsut



     That the young Co-regent Tuthmosis would turn traitor to them was appalling. In fact, Hatshepsut had appointed her stepson the Commander-in-Chief of Kemet’s armed forces. Besides, Senenmut himself had taken Tuthmosis on his military tours and trade missions to Ta-Seti and other neighboring regions.  

     Tuthmosis, who was now 21 years old, had so far appeared satisfied with his role as the Co-regent and Military Commander. However, under this facade, he must have nurtured hatred for his stepmother, and him by believing that they had usurped him. 

     Hatshepsut and he were aware of some court officials and in particular the powerful Amun-Ra clergy who resented her role of female Pharaoh. They considered it as a humiliation and blasphemy to the male god Amun-Ra. Only the male Pharaohs could take the mantle of "son of Amun-Ra." 

     From another perspective, Hatshepsut was nursing the secret ambition to appoint him the next-in-line Co-regent overriding Tuthmosis. Their daughter Neferure would have continued the bloodline. It was an irreparable loss to them that their beloved Neferure did not long live long, but died in her sixteenth year.

     During Hatshepsut’s reign as Queen Pharaoh with Senenmut as her Chief Vizier, together they had accomplished a great deal. Kemet had grown rich and prosperous. Peace prevailed in the region. The common populace accepted what came to them. The Pharaohs were kings representing the god Amun-Ra. People feared and revered them as gods on earth. Therefore, the real opposition would come from the influential Amun-Ra priests supporting Tuthmosis, himself a high priest. It was common knowledge that the Amun-Ra priesthood in fact ruled Kemet behind the Pharaohs.

     What a disastrous failing that neither he nor Hatshepsut sensed the rising undercurrent of rebellion from Tuthmosis. They had all along taken him for granted while he sowed the seeds of dissent to take roots.

     Senenmut wondered whether he would ever know the precise reasons and circumstances that caused Tuthmosis to dethrone Queen Hatshepsut during his absence.  

     The political situation at the Royal Court had appeared normal when Hatshepsut sent her Chief Steward Senenmut to quell the recent uprisings in Ta netjer. His familiarity with the region and diplomatic contacts prompted his departure. 

     Taking advantage of his absence from Kemet, the calculative Tuthmosis and the Amun-Ra priests had used the opportunity to dethrone the Queen Pharaoh.



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