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Title: The early fifth century is not 'Ancient Egypt'
Review: This novel should more accurately be subtitled 'A Novel of Roman Egypt.' One might generously suppose that this was a marketing scheme, beyond Mr Trent's control, if not for the general pococurantism of the work. This glaring error exemplifies the sense of overall carelessness in research and detail. If one desires a light read, this novel may be an appropriate choice; however, any reader with or desiring knowledge of this remarkable women, her genius and her environs should try Dr Michael Deakin's 'Hypatia of Alexandria.'
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