Mara, Daughter of the Nile, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

The story of Mara, an Egyptian slave who finds herself trapped in the middle of a power struggle between the pharaoh regent and the actual heir to the thrown. Forced to play both sides, she must make a choice, knowing that either way, she has everything to loose.

I really enjoyed this story - I loved Mara, the main character, and her strength and tenacity. I loved the Egyptian history that was woven through the book neatly, so that it added to the story rather than stalling it. The love story added another great element. It was clean, exciting, and a fun read. And I just can't seem to decide if I should give it four or five stars :).  I will give it 4.5 stars and a PG rating.