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Nefertiti

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Nefertiti

Written by: Michelle Moran
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A “compulsively readable” (Diana Gabaldon) novel teeming with love, betrayal, and religious conflict that brings ancient Egypt to vivid life, from the author of Cleopatra’s Daughter and Maria

“Meticulously researched and richly detailed . . . an engrossing tribute to one of the most powerful and alluring women in history.”—The Boston Globe

Nefertiti and her younger sister, Mutnodjmet, have been raised in a powerful family that has provided wives to the rulers of Egypt for centuries. Ambitious, charismatic, and beautiful, Nefertiti is destined to marry Amunhotep, an unstable young pharaoh. It is hoped that her strong personality will temper the young ruler’s heretical desire to forsake Egypt’s ancient gods.

From the moment of her arrival in Thebes, Nefertiti is beloved by the people, but she fails to see that powerful forces are plotting against her husband’s reign. The only person brave enough to warn the queen is her younger sister, yet remaining loyal to Nefertiti will force Mutnodjmet into a dangerous political game—one that could cost her everything she holds dear. Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Biography Pharaoh Middle East Marriage Africa Ancient Egypt Heartfelt Ancient History

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What the critics say

“Nefertiti is a fascinating window into the past, a heroic story with a very human heart. Compulsively readable!”—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Breath of Snow and Ashes

“A wonderful, beautifully written, and well researched novel, Nefertiti is a page-turner filled with amazing visuals of a dazzling historical period.”—Romance Reviews Today

“A stunning debut-I can't believe it's her first novel-what a thrilling read! I found the whole book rich and compelling, exciting and haunting. Nefertiti is a fine creation, both appealing and frightening, and she's surrounded by a thoroughly satisfying cast of characters, too. The whole world of Anceient Egypt comes to life.”—Rosalind Miles, bestselling author of I, Elizabeth

“There haven’t been two more fascinating or outrageous siblings since the Boleyn sisters . . . Nefertiti is obsessive reading.”—Robin Maxwell, author of The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn

“An engrossing page-turner, Nefertiti brings ancient Egypt to life as two royal sisters struggle to find fulfillment and happiness—one craving ultimate political power, the other desiring only to follow her heart. A strong debut novel of passion and intrigue, Nefertiti kept me up way too late!”—India Edghill, author of Wisdom’s Daughter

“A provocative portrait of limitless power in an ancient land of limitless fascination.”—Ki Longfellow, author of The Secret Magdalene

“Though sometimes big events are telegraphed, Moran, who lives in California and is making her U.S. debut, gets the details just right, and there are still plenty of surprises in an epic that brings an ancient world to life.”—Publishers Weekly

“Beautifully written and completely engrossing, this first novel should enjoy wide readership.”—Library Journal

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The Heretic Queen Written by: Michelle Moran
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This book gave me an invite into the queens life as a ruler. I never new the full story of Queen Neferttitis life. I would recomment this read.

enjoyable

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I have read and listened to this book many times. I love all of Michelle Moran's books!

Love this book

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great fictional story based on Nefertiti that plays out like a soap opera lol.

its good

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It really gave me a sense of the grand history of an Egyptians Queen. Though it’s fiction it was enjoyable to hear a probable story of a woman who is known simply for her beauty.

Really enjoyed this

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I loved this book. I was gripped the whole time. The story through Nefertiti's sister's eyes was great and I felt a great closeness to her and related. The whole story of Nefertiti and her rise to power along with her husband was told beautifully even though at times Nefertiti was depicted as such a whiny brat then again, it's always hard to for me to grasp that these young kings/queens are only teenagers if you think about it.
I was sad it was over and wish I could know more about Muhti and the rest of the life transcribed but that just means I can read the sequel, "the heretic queen"!

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