The Revenge of Ur-Tasen - A Short Story

Baroness Emmuska Orczy

Sinopsis

The Revenge of Ur-Tasen showcases Baroness Orczy's early talent for weaving exotic settings, vengeance, and fate into a dramatic short tale. Set in ancient Egypt, the story unfolds around Ur-Tasen, a powerful priest whose thirst for revenge consumes him. Driven by pride, jealousy, and the rigid codes of a civilization steeped in ritual and mysticism, Ur-Tasen's pursuit of vengeance leads him into a web of betrayal and inevitable tragedy. With its blend of historical atmosphere, psychological tension, and moral reckoning, the story offers a glimpse of Orczy's range beyond Revolutionary France, proving her mastery of timeless themes: pride, passion, and the destructive lure of revenge.

Disponible desde: 01/09/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 32 páginas.

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