Morning Star

Morning Star is Volume I of the novel sequence First Born of Egypt by Simon Raven, published in 1984. Set in 1977, the novel features a large cast of upper-class characters and continues the story from Raven’s Alms for Oblivion novel sequence. Plot Part 1: The Order of Baptism 1977. Lord and Lady Canteloupe celebrate the christening of their first son, Sarum, at Lancaster College.