The Stolen Ruby — Ann Carter

Lillum is ordered by Prince Tuthmosis to accompany Lady Nepheri as she sets sail for Byblos. Prince Tuthmosis has declared his sister is to marry Byblos' king. Tuthmosis intends this union to be the basis of his war against the Hittites. For Egyptians, the ancient port of Byblos is the other side of the known world.

Returning home will mean Lillum must travel through vast distances across land occupied by Egyptian-hating Isleni. For Egyptians, the ancient port of Byblos is considered the other side of the known world. In hopes of making it to Byblos alive, Lillum and her guards disguise themselves as tribesmen in order to avoid detection.

Will this ruse succeed? More importantly, who has stolen Queen Hatshepsut's great ruby ring and why is there an assassin chasing them, trying to find it?