Cast out of Lahun, Hui, once the ruler-in-waiting of the great city, seeks vengeance for the death of his father, swearing his allegiance to the enemies of Egypt and learning the art of war to fight to become the master of a new kingdom.

For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks. Piay, entrusted into Taita's care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become...