The Lost Valor of Love

Set amidst the centuries-long conflict between Egypt and Hatti, the young princess Istara is taken hostage to secure her father's loyalty and soon finds herself entangled in a tumultuous political and divine saga. Bound in blood to a Hatti crown prince, she faces difficult choices as war threatens to reshape civilization, ultimately risking everything to deliver a crucial message to her mortal enemy, Pharaoh Ramesses II. Amidst the chaos and aftermath of battle, Istara encounters a powerful commander linked to her destiny, and together they confront an enduring love that defies kings, gods, and death. The Lost Valor of Love is the first installment in the Transcendence series.