The history in novel form of cultures long disappeared, tracing the development and rise of the Posseidonians, shortly before the total disappearance of the Isle of Posseidonis, in 10,000 B.C. -- The introduction of the romantic figure of the young Pharaoh and his love for the crown princess Isolanthis animates the historical background and results in an engrossing and vital piece of work as well as an instructive one.