- Hardcover: 480 pages
- Publisher: Crown; 1 edition (July 10 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0307381463
- ISBN-13: 978-0307381460
- Product Dimensions: 16.3 x 3.3 x 24.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #363,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
This fictionalized life of the notorious queen is told from the point of view of her younger sister, Mutnodjmet. In 1351 B.C., Prince Amunhotep secretly kills his older brother and becomes next in line to Egypt's throne: he's 17, and the 15-year-old Nefertiti soon becomes his chief wife. He already has a wife, but Kiya's blood is not as royal, nor is she as bewitching as Nefertiti. As Mutnodjmet, two years younger than her sister, looks on (and falls in love), Amunhotep and the equally ambitious Nefertiti worship a different main god, displace the priests who control Egypt's wealth and begin building a city that boasts the royal likenesses chiseled in stone. Things get tense when Kiya has sons and the popular Nefertiti has only daughters, and they come to a boil when the army is used to build temples to the pharaoh and his queen instead of protecting Egypt's borders. 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. (July)
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"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
“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
"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
"A wonderful, beautifully written, and well researched novel, Nefertiti is a page-turner filled with amazing visuals of a dazzling historical period."
-Jani Brooks - Romance Reviews Today
- 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
“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
"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
"A wonderful, beautifully written, and well researched novel, Nefertiti is a page-turner filled with amazing visuals of a dazzling historical period."
-Jani Brooks - Romance Reviews Today
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Part History, Part Love Story, Part Classic,
By Sandra R (New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nefertiti: A Novel (Hardcover)
I stumbled across this book while surfing Book Browse, and finally decided to take a chance after hearing great things about it on Philippa Greggory's forum. Boy am I glad I did.Part History The reason I read historical fiction, and not just biographies, is because I like my history to come "alive." This is what Moran does in Nefertiti, and I've never read another book on Egypt that captures the ancient world so well. However, some reviewers have wrongly criticized her facts, saying there was no black plague in ancient Egypt, when there absolutely was. I'm guessing Moran must get this a lot, because on her website she directs readers to an article in National Geographic which talks about how plague originated in Egypt. IMO, I felt that Moran accurately portrayed the 14th century BC. I particularly enjoyed her descriptions of Egyptian beauty products like henna and kohl, and the way she evoked the landscape made me feel like I was standing in Egypt with Nefertiti. Part Love Story Although Nefertiti is ambitious, cunning, and often cruel, this is a love story. There's nothing I like better than a historical fiction that combines history with passionate love, and I am dreading the sequel, since I know that the narrator will have to lose her love somehow in order to end up with the man she does (I'm trying to avoid a spoiler here! If you want to know who Mutny ends up with, read the Author's Note at the end). Part Classic The reason I think this book will be around for a while is the fact that the themes are classic. Two sisters, both struggling to define themselves. A narrator who falls in love with a man her sister forbids her from marrying. A king whose ambition brings about his downfall. It's all there, and this book is highly recommended. My book club read it this Christmas and absolutely loved it!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining,
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This review is from: Nefertiti: A Novel (Paperback)
Writing historical fiction set in the Eighteenth Dynasty, ancient Egypt, is a challenging endeavour and difficult to deliver. With a vivid imagination the author has created an interesting spin on a fascinating chapter in history. This is a dramatic tale of two unforgettable sisters one so beautiful she will attract the attention of all Egyptians.The story is narrated by Mutnodjmet (Mutny), the younger (haft) sister of Nefertiti. She tells the story of how her beloved sister, a woman of exceptional beauty and great aspirations to power eventually marries and becomes the ruler of Egypt. It commences with the arranged marriage of fifteen year old Nefertiti to pharaoh Amunhotep IV, a young man with great plans that include changing the entire spiritual structure, ultimately making Aten (the sun disk) the center of worship. It was hoped the marriage would tone down Amunhotep's vision but as fate would have it, Nefertiti had high ambitions of her own and like her husband wanted the complete support and adoration of the people. As we progress through the pages, we follow the struggle to change the course of politics and worship of the Egyptian population. Strong family dynamics come to life within the main thread and we see double dealing, corruption and vengeance running ramped in the Royal court. It is the ultimate recipe for a Dynasty spiralling downward to a disastrous ending. I enjoyed Ms. Moran's version, she provides an exciting atmospheric story where the reader can almost see the sights, smell the scents and hear the sounds. Of all the characters I preferred Mutny, she is portrayed as a loveable and sympathetic person a complete contrast to her egocentric and unstable sister and the Pharaoh. I also found the unusual dynamic between the pharaoh and his daughters particularly interesting. Some may find the dialog to be a bit too simplistic but it made for a light and a refreshing summer read for the none purist. The novel is highly fictionalized to make it entertaining so history critics should probably take a pass or take it for what it is.
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favourites!,
This review is from: Nefertiti: A Novel (Paperback)
This book grabbed my attention from the start. Michelle Moran is skilled at bringing life to her characters and her knowledge of the history of the time is impeccable! I fell in love with the characters as well as Egyptian history while I read this book. The story is so amazing that I couldn't put this book down... I was transported right into the story as I read it.I will read this over and over.
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