Gillian Bradshaw
Gillian Marucha Bradshaw (born 1956) is an American writer of historical fiction, historical fantasy, children's literature, science fiction, and contemporary science-based novels. She currently lives in Britain.
In the sequel to The Dragon and the Thief, Princess Kandaki, about to be fed to the god of the marshes, is rescued by Prahotep and his trusty companion, Hathor, a dragon in search of a mate.