Nefertiti A Novel
Nefertiti A Novel by Michelle Moran, published by Crown on May 27, 2008, is a historical fiction work that immerses readers in the complexities of ancient Egypt. The narrative follows Nefertiti and her sister Mutnodjmet, who come from a lineage of powerful women destined to influence the rulers of Egypt. As Nefertiti prepares to marry the young pharaoh Amunhotep, her strong personality is seen as a potential stabilizing force against his radical ideas that challenge the traditional beliefs of their society.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of love, betrayal, and religious conflict as the story unfolds in Thebes. The novel explores the dynamics of Nefertiti’s rise to prominence and the political machinations that threaten her family’s legacy. With themes of ambition and loyalty, the book delves into the personal and political struggles faced by the sisters, particularly as Mutnodjmet navigates the treacherous landscape of court intrigue. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English, offering a comprehensive look at one of history’s most captivating figures.
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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.
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