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Nefertiti, described as more than just a pretty face, is a commoner’s daughter whose inquisitive mind brings her into extraordinary situations—receiving secret lessons from a scribe and confronting injustice head on. Her striking beauty and impulsive actions attract the attention of her aunt, the manipulative Queen Tiye, who views Nefertiti as a pawn for power. Forced away from her family into a life of court intrigue and danger, Nefertiti’s restless spirit refuses to yield. She continues to challenge herself and the limits of ancient Egyptian society, blending historical facts with mythic elements in a fresh, thrilling narrative.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Esther M. Friesner
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