Risking safety and career, young Egyptologist, Mira Waterfield, becomes guardian of a secret discovery. Despite the threatening consequences of her crime, she treasures her glimpses into the life of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Hatshepsut from childhood to the end of her reign. [Hat - Shep - Sut]How did a woman become Pharaoh in an airtight male-dominated system of monarchy? Hatshepsut's inherent intelligence and abilities in leadership guide her triumphant reign of nearly twenty-two years, circa 1479 to 1458 BCE. During this golden era, she commands the creation of some of ancient Egypt's greatest accomplishments.The love shared by Hatshepsut and Tau, captain of her Royal Trade Fleet, remains his inspiration during extensive trade missions. Years after leading the famous expedition to Punt, tragedy strikes Tau's ship, setting it adrift to unfamiliar lands of the Americas. He embarks on rich adventures with diverse cultures and follows their far-reaching trade routes, while he dreams of finding a way back to Egypt, and to Hatshepsut.Stunning architecture, works of art, ceremonies, and a touch of magic, transport Mira to a deeper understanding of the nature of humanity - ancient and contemporary.