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The intricacies of the ancient Egyptian court are brought to life in Moran's fascinating tale of a princess's rise to power. Nefertari, niece of the famed heretic queen Nefertiti, becomes part of the court of Pharaoh Seti I after her family is deposed, and she befriends Ramesses II, the young crown prince. When Ramesses is made co-monarch, he weds Iset, the granddaughter of a harem girl backed by Seti's conniving sister, Henuttawy, the priestess of Isis. As Nefertari's position in the court becomes tenuous, she realizes that she, too, wants to marry Ramesses and enlists the help of Seti's other sister, Woserit. But when Nefertari succeeds in wedding Ramesses, power struggles and court intrigues threaten her security, and it is questionable whether the Egyptian people will accept a heretic descendant as their ruler or if civil war will erupt. Moran (Nefertiti) brings her characters to life, especially Nefertari, who helped Ramesses II become one of the most famous of Egyptian pharaohs. Nefertari's struggles to be accepted as a ruler loved as a leader and to secure her family's position throughout eternity are sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction. (Sept.)
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"Nefertari tells her story simply, humbly, and in a clear voice that will attract readers."
—Romantic Times
"Moran’s careful attention to detail and her artful storytelling skills bring these people to vivid life, imbuing ancient history with suspense and urgency."
—Boston Globe
“Performing deft feats of Egyptian magic, Michelle Moran transforms stone-cold history-from-hieroglyphs into gripping narrative, peopled by unforgettable characters seething with conflict and passion. I couldn’t stop reading, but I didn’t want this book to end.”
—Robin Maxwell, author of Mademoiselle Boleyn
“Michelle Moran breathes new life into the faded paintings on tomb walls, bringing Ramesses, Nefertari, and the whole panoply of ancient Egyptian splendor to vivid, bustling, page-turning life.”
—Lauren Willig, author of The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
“Authentic, captivating, and beautifully rendered, Michelle Moran’s The Heretic Queen brings to vivid life the ancient courts and distant vistas of New Kingdom Egypt. A fascinating read.”
—Susan Fraser King, author of Lady Macbeth
“The Heretic Queen is a real page-turner! A heady, ancient Egyptian brew of magic and mystery; history, murder, and palace intrigue as well as romance. I read this enthralling novel in one sitting.”
—India Edghill, author of Wisdom’s Daughter
“A marvelous read. Moran renders the arcane Egypt of hieroglyphs and foundering monuments into a breathing world whose characters we care deeply about. I read it in a trice and wished there was more.”
—Erika Mailman, author of The Witch’s Trinity
“The Heretic Queen is historical fiction at its best. Michelle Moran seamlessly incorporates accurate details into a story full of suspense, intrigue, and tenderness that’s impossible to put down until you’ve reached the last page. An absolute triumph!”
—Tasha Alexander, author of A Fatal Waltz
From the Hardcover edition.
—Romantic Times
"Moran’s careful attention to detail and her artful storytelling skills bring these people to vivid life, imbuing ancient history with suspense and urgency."
—Boston Globe
“Performing deft feats of Egyptian magic, Michelle Moran transforms stone-cold history-from-hieroglyphs into gripping narrative, peopled by unforgettable characters seething with conflict and passion. I couldn’t stop reading, but I didn’t want this book to end.”
—Robin Maxwell, author of Mademoiselle Boleyn
“Michelle Moran breathes new life into the faded paintings on tomb walls, bringing Ramesses, Nefertari, and the whole panoply of ancient Egyptian splendor to vivid, bustling, page-turning life.”
—Lauren Willig, author of The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
“Authentic, captivating, and beautifully rendered, Michelle Moran’s The Heretic Queen brings to vivid life the ancient courts and distant vistas of New Kingdom Egypt. A fascinating read.”
—Susan Fraser King, author of Lady Macbeth
“The Heretic Queen is a real page-turner! A heady, ancient Egyptian brew of magic and mystery; history, murder, and palace intrigue as well as romance. I read this enthralling novel in one sitting.”
—India Edghill, author of Wisdom’s Daughter
“A marvelous read. Moran renders the arcane Egypt of hieroglyphs and foundering monuments into a breathing world whose characters we care deeply about. I read it in a trice and wished there was more.”
—Erika Mailman, author of The Witch’s Trinity
“The Heretic Queen is historical fiction at its best. Michelle Moran seamlessly incorporates accurate details into a story full of suspense, intrigue, and tenderness that’s impossible to put down until you’ve reached the last page. An absolute triumph!”
—Tasha Alexander, author of A Fatal Waltz
From the Hardcover edition.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just as fabulous as Nefertiti,
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This review is from: The Heretic Queen: A Novel (Hardcover)
I've been waiting for this book for almost a year now (it was released August 7th here in England), and let me be the first one to say, it doesn't disappoint! I was expecting it to arrive on or after the publication date, but Amazon shipped it early and I finished the entire novel in under two days. I'm going back to read it for a second time now, to savour the feel of ancient Egypt that Michelle Moran so vividly brings to life.Unlike Nefertiti, in which a side character (Nefertiti's sister Mutny) does the narrating, this book is narrated by Nefertari. She is Mutny's daughter, but Mutny has died in childbirth, leaving her daughter alone in a hostile court that has forbidden the names of Mutnodjmet and her heretical family to be spoken. There doesn't seem to be a very bright future for young Nefertari until one of pharaoh's sisters (the nicer one) determines to help her win the heart of Ramesses. But even if she marries him, it doesn't mean he can make her Chief Wife and that her children will inherit the throne. The people of Egypt still remember Nefertari's family with loathing, since Nefertari's aunt - the "Heretic Queen" Nefertiti - abolished Egypt's gods. It's a long road for Nefertari and Ramesses, and I enjoyed every page of it. The adventures they have are just unbelievable, yet all of them are historically factual. From fighting pirates, to facing Ahmoses (or Moses, as he is known), to going to war with the ever-threatening Hittites, this is one of those books you won't want to put down. Highly recommended for anyone who likes historical fiction, fiction, or even romance. And no, you don't need to have read Nefertiti to appreciate this book. It stands on its own and is simply wonderful.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
a queen to remember,
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This review is from: The Heretic Queen: A Novel (Hardcover)
Ms. Moran skillfully immerses us in the fascinating world of an Egyptian court - charged with intrigue, fraught with danger.Although tentative and unsure of herself at first, Nefertari grows into a brave and confident woman, overcoming the machinations of her enemies. A bust of this ancient queen proves her to be as Ms. Moran portrays her - beautiful, delicate and proud. Thanks to Ms. Moran's seamless blend of fact and fiction the so-called "Heretic Queen" is a queen to be remembered.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Much Better than Moran's Last Attempt,
By Blanche Coday "Lady of Fate" (The World) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Heretic Queen: A Novel (Hardcover)
'The Heretic Queen' is a followup novel of Moran's first novel, Nefertiti. While that one probably had the more interesting subject, Moran didn't execute the novel aspect so well. She took Nefertiti's sister as a main character, and told the story in the eyes of someone that well...was well more away from court than at court. Which kind of defeats the whole purpose of the novel being titled 'Nefertiti'. (Read my review on 'Nerfertiti' for more information)But Moran must've realized her error, for she made Nefertari the main character this time, making the story much more alive, and much more closer to the action. At the beginning, Nefertari is the neglected royal from the last dynasty, her future dim. Later, one of the Phaoroah's sisters rescued her and made her rose to greatness. But that didn't make Nefertari's life any more easier, since she had to compact with enemies from and outside of court. This tells the tale of how she overcame all her troubles and eventually became the woman that she is. However, for people who have read 'Memoirs of a Geisha' (wonderful book, by the way), the leading female characters will seem eeriely familiar to you. Nefertari is like Sayuri, Iset is Pumpkin, the sisters are Hatsumomo and Mameha respectively. And we can all guess which side won. It seems like that the characters from Arthur Golden's wonderful book decided to jump out from Japan and travel all the way to Egypt. Still, its a wonderful read. Grab a copy and be prepared to fall into the Egyptian court.
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