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Nefertiti's life is upended overnight when she is no longer a bride-to-be of the crown prince but a criminal suspect pursued by his soldiers. With the help of her closest friends—including the crown prince's brother—she escapes into the wild hills along the Nile’s west bank. In exile, she must rely on her own resourcefulness and clandestine archery training to survive. Determined to clear her name, Nefertiti plans to plead her case before the Pharaoh, confronting long-held sacred beliefs that could reshape Egyptian society. Her extraordinary journey from commoner to royalty blends adventure, intrigue, and romance.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Esther M. Friesner
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