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The epic continues as darkness gives way to light, despair transforms into hope, and a love tested by fire emerges stronger than empires.
One prophetic dream, two hearts, and a kingdom on the brink.
When Asenath, the high priest’s daughter, questions Egypt’s gods and a Hebrew slave named Joseph is dragged to prison for a crime he didn’t commit, a chain of visions, conspiracies, and royal decrees will decide the fate of nations. As Pharaoh’s terrifying dreams herald seven years of plenty and seven of famine, Joseph must rise from the dungeon to the throne room, while Asenath risks everything to follow truth over tradition.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Asenath, daughter of Potipherah and priestess of Ra at Heliopolis, feels her faith hollowing as injustice thrives—especially after Joseph, a Hebrew steward of proven integrity, is imprisoned by lies. Her secret study of Hebrew belief and a forbidden prison visit set her on a collision course with power, piety, and love.
When Pharaoh Amenhotep III awakens in terror from two uncanny dreams—seven fat cattle devoured by seven lean; seven full ears of grain consumed by seven withered, Egypt’s learned interpreters fail. A cupbearer remembers the prisoner who reads dreams with divine clarity, and Joseph is summoned to speak what no magician can.
Joseph’s interpretation unleashes the boldest civil-works program in Egyptian memory: nationwide granaries, drainage systems, and administration to store abundance against a coming global famine—policies that make Egypt a lifeline to the world and a lightning rod for nationalist backlash.
Amid palace intrigue and populist resentment, Joseph and Asenath forge a covenant marriage that bridges Hebrew faith and Egyptian statecraft. As the granaries fill and then open, their family grows—Manasseh, then Ephraim—while political enemies plot to topple “foreign” wisdom in Egypt’s darkest hour.
When famine bites beyond Egypt’s borders, ten men from Canaan arrive seeking grain, brothers whose betrayal once sold Joseph into slavery. Forgiveness, justice, and destiny converge as Joseph must decide what kind of ruler, and what kind of brother, he will be.
The Pharaoh’s Nightmare (intentional title spelling) is a sweeping, faith-forward historical epic, equal parts palace thriller, romance, and survival saga, rooted in the Joseph narrative and reimagined with immersive detail.
READER PRAISE
“A luminous retelling, political conspiracy, heartfelt faith, and a romance that feels both ancient and timeless.”
“Asenath’s journey from ritual to conviction is unforgettable. The throne-room scene gave me chills.”
“The logistics of the granaries are fascinating, and the emotional payoff is huge.”
(Early reader feedback collected for marketing use.)
TROPES YOU’LL LOVE
prophetic dreams & divine calling
forbidden/secret visits → covenant marriage
priestess questioning tradition → spiritual transformation
palace intrigue & court politics
enemies-turned-allies / found family & forgiveness arcs
competence (logistics, engineering, administration)
faith under fire & ethical leadership
nationalist backlash vs. “foreign” vizier
second chances & reconciliation
FEATURED LOCATIONS
Temple of Ra, Heliopolis (On): Asenath’s world of ritual, hierarchy, and golden altars, where doubt begins.
Royal Prison, Memphis: Darkness where Joseph’s character shines, and where hope arrives with a wooden bird.
Pharaoh’s Throne Room: The golden canyon where Joseph interprets the nightmares that will remake an empire.
Granaries of Memphis, Thebes & Alexandria: Massive storage complexes, ventilation shafts, sealed entries, precise ledgers, built to outlast famine.
Aswan & Edfu Quarries: Stone, sweat, and logistics scaled to a nation-saving plan.
Canaan & the Trade Roads: Where famine drives old wounds back to Joseph’s door.
MEET THE AUTHOR: MIRAN CYRUS
Miran Cyrus crafts immersive historical epics set in Ancient Egypt, stories where faith, power, and love collide under torchlight and sun. The Pharoah’s Nightmare blends court intrigue, engineering scale, and intimate character work in a fresh retelling of Joseph and Asenath.
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BOOK DETAILS
| Detail |
Information |
| Pages |
487 |
| Paperback ISBN |
TBC |
| Paperback Dimensions |
5 x 8 inches |
| Language |
English |
| Categories |
Biblical & Historical Fiction; Ancient Egypt; Inspirational/Religious Fiction; Historical Romance; Political & Royal Court Intrigue; Women’s Historical Fiction |
| Series |
The Priestess of Egypt Trilogy, Book 2 |
The Priestess of Egypt Reading Order
Book 1: The Hebrew's Secret Book 2: The Pharaoh's Nightmare Book 3: Blood Brothers
Find the Full series here.
MEET THE AUTHOR: MARIN CYRUS
Marin Cyrus is a thriller and dystopian author known for her inventive storytelling and bold reimaginings of historical narratives. She specializes in transforming classic tales from the past into pulse-pounding modern epics, infusing each story with high-stakes action and deeply drawn characters.
In her acclaimed Reckoning Trilogy, a modern reimagining of the Book of Job, she explores the endurance of resilience in the face of relentless adversity through the eyes of a female protagonist that casts age-old struggles in a contemporary light. Meanwhile, her Esta series—another trilogy—builds a dystopian world inspired by the Book of Esther, weaving suspense, high stakes, and raw human courage into a narrative about standing firm against oppressive regimes.
A passionate champion of female perspectives in fiction, Marin centers fierce, complex women at the heart of her stories. Her protagonists often channel resilience, wit, and moral courage, echoing timeless narratives while forging new, empowering paths for contemporary audiences. Through her writing, Marin invites readers to uncover fresh insights in the pages of history, even as they race through the twists and turns of a gripping thriller.
TROPES YOU'LL LOVE
forbidden love, cross-cultural romance, court intrigue, palace politics, prophecy codes and ancient wisdom, enemies-to-allies-to-lovers arc, race against time, found family, loyalty versus ambition, faith destiny and sacrifice, biblical retelling, forbidden priestess romance, prophecy and famine thriller, hieroglyphic code mystery, Egypt historical novel, historical romance adventure
