"BELOVED LOTUS“Sarah Nightingale has written an intriguing novel which delves into the psyche of the woman Isis whose desire to reach her destination leads her on a dangerous journey. Set against the backdrop of a fascinating period in ancient Egyptian history, the author has captured the landscape and spirit of the time and leads the reader to an unexpected ending.”Phyllis Saretta, Ph.D., Egyptologist“It is a work of excellence which drew and held me within another time and place.""Carol Horn, Director of Light Winds International Journeys“This book is thought-provoking and hard to put down! The voices and hearts of the characters linger long after the reading.""Llyn Roberts, award winning author of Shapeshifting Into Higher Consciousness and co-author of Speaking With NatureThis passionate saga follows Isis, a woman of little means, coming of age in ancient Egypt after her mother’s death. A profound sense of emptiness leads her on a quest to keep some part of her mother alive. Her perilous but insightful journey leads to her involvement as a “sacred virgin” to the Pharaoh Thutmose II, husband of the legendary Hatshepsut where she gets caught up in a sexual indiscretion that results in a fatal betrayal and the birth of the next pharaoh. The novel lifts the veil to the mystery and perils of the netherworld where a difficult navigation is required before reaching “eternal bliss.” "