Dawn of Desire
Their story comes to us across the centuries — the splendrous immortal saga of a love which begins in a far-away time by the shores of the ancient River Nile. The unbounded passion of the incomparably beautiful Princess Nefrytaten and the tawny-skinned Prince Ameni sweeps across the torrid landscape of Egypt as the two lovers, wrenched asunder by treacherous events, must brave peril, degradation, and intrigue before their twin desires can find release and once more, in a surging tide of full-blooded passion and joy.
Egypt Series
1 - Dawn of Desire
2 - Desert Fires
3 - Sunrise of Splendor
4 - Winged Priestess
Book at a glance
- Author: Joyce Verrette
- First published: 1978
- Series: Egypt (book 1)
- Reads as: Alpha Hero, Bodice Ripper
Setting & themes
Dawn of Desire was first published in 1978. The catalogue subjects below are the themes libraries and readers have actually filed it under — use them to find more of the same.
Alpha Hero Bodice Ripper Alpha male
The Egypt series in order
Series order as catalogued for the Egypt books in our library:
- Dawn of Desire (1978) — you are here
- Desert Fires (1978)
- Winged Priestess (1980)
Frequently asked questions
What is Dawn of Desire about?
Their story comes to us across the centuries — the splendrous immortal saga of a love which begins in a far-away time by the shores of the ancient River Nile. The unbounded passion of the incomparably beautiful Princess Nefrytaten and the tawny-skinned Prince Ameni sweeps across the torrid landscape of Egypt as the two lovers, wrenched asunder by treacherous events, must brave peril, degradation, and intrigue before their twin desires can find release and once more, in a surging tide of full-blooded passion and joy. Egypt Series 1 - Dawn of Desire 2 - Desert Fires 3 - Sunrise of Splendor 4 - Winged Priestess
What tropes does Dawn of Desire have?
Readers and libraries file Dawn of Desire under Alpha Hero, Bodice Ripper.
Do I need to read the Egypt series in order?
Dawn of Desire is part of Egypt, catalogued as book 1. Historical romance series are usually written so each couple's story stands alone, but reading in order keeps the recurring cast and their timeline straight. In our library the earliest is Dawn of Desire (1978).
When was Dawn of Desire published?
Dawn of Desire by Joyce Verrette was first published in 1978.
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More by Joyce Verrette
- A Rebel's Love (1983)
- To Burn Again Brightly (1985)
- Sweet Wild Wind (1982)
- To love and to conquer (1984)
- Dawn of Desire (1976)
- Fountain of Fire (1981)
Similar historical romances
Matched on the themes and subjects these books share with Dawn of Desire, not on sales rank.
- Un furieux amour by Jennifer Wilde — also alpha hero, bodice ripper
- Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey — also alpha hero, bodice ripper
- The Lady's Tutor by Robin Schone — also alpha hero
- Dark Fires: by Rosemary Rogers — also alpha hero, bodice ripper
- Lily by Patricia Gaffney — also alpha hero
- Love's Avenging Heart by Patricia Matthews — also alpha hero, bodice ripper
Where to read Dawn of Desire
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