Books like The heretic queen by Michelle Moran

In the Elizabethan‑age setting of England’s Wars of the Roses, Philippa Gregory chronicles the rise of Elizabeth Woodville from lady-in-waiting to queen, exposing the political intrigue and personal turmoil that shaped the era.

Mario Puzo traces the rise of the Borgia family, revealing the intertwined forces of ambition, faith, and power that shaped one of Italy’s most notorious dynasties.

A tale of intrigue and passion in the court of King Henry VIII, exploring the love and tragedy of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard against the backdrop of the tumultuous Tudor era.

Pauline Gedge’s debut novel, *Child of the Morning*, imagines the life of Hatshepsut, the only woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt, blending historical detail with vivid intrigue to bring this forgotten ruler to vivid life.

An unflinching look at the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till, the case that ignited the modern civil‑rights movement, drawing on newly recovered court transcripts, FBI reports, and the only interview given by Carolyn Bryant.

Georgette Heyer’s tale follows William, Duke of Normandy, as he rises to become King of England in 1066, detailing his trials, alliances, and the pivotal Battle of Hastings.

"Her power was rivaled only by her beauty. Her face has become one of the most recognizable images in the world. She was an independent woman and thinker centuries before her time. But who was Egypt's Queen Nefertiti?" "After years of intense research, Dr. Joann Fletcher has answered the questions countless researchers before her could not. While studying Egyptian royal wigs, she read a brief mention of an unidentified and mummified body, discovered long ago and believed to belong to an Egyptian of little importance. This body happened to have a wig, which Dr. Fletcher knew was a clear sign of power. After examining the hairpiece and the woman to which it belonged, to the astonishment of her colleagues she identified this body as the missing remains of Queen Nefertiti." "The search for Nefertiti has ended. She had been found. But the questions were just beginning." "Nefertiti first rose to prominence in Egyptology in 1912, when a three-thousand-year-old bust of the queen was unearthed and quickly became a recognizable artifact around the world. But pieces of Nefertiti's life remained missing. The world had seen what she looked like, but few knew about her place in history." "Virtually nothing is recorded about Nefertiti's early years. What is known about her life starts with her rise to power, her breaking through the sex barrier to rule as a virtual co-Pharaoh alongside her husband, Akhenaten. Upon his death she took full control of his kingdom. The Egyptian people loved her and celebrated her beauty in art, but the priests did not feel the same way. They believed Nefertiti's power over her husband was so great that she would instill her monotheistic beliefs upon him, rendering their own power obsolete. Egyptologists concur that it was these priests who upon Nefertiti's death, had her name erased from public record and any likeness of her defaced. This ultimately led to her being left out of history for three thousand years." "In The Search for Nefertiti Dr. Fletcher, an esteemed Egyptologist, traces not only her thirteen-year search for this woman, whose beauty was as great as her power, but also brings to the forefront the way Egypt's royal dead have been treated over time by people as varied as Agatha Christie and Adolf Hitler. She also explores how modern technology and forensics are quickly changing the field of archaeology and, in turn, what we know about history."--BOOK JACKET.

A story of love and tragedy in 17th-century England.

A historical tale of Henry VIII’s sixth wife, forced to wed the tyrannical monarch while love for Thomas Seymour lingers, forcing calculated choices amid a perilous Tudor court.

A romantic historical novel about the court and love affairs of Charles II of England, featuring a bold queen, a beautiful actress, and a scandalous spy.

A queen's heart torn between love and duty, leading to a dark choice in history's most powerful court.

C. W. Gortner’s historical novel reexamines the life of Queen Juana of Castile, the last Spanish monarch of her blood, revealing her resilience amid dynastic conflict in 15th‑century Europe.

Henry V, the young and ambitious King of England, ascends to the throne after the death of his father, Richard the Second, and becomes a great conqueror in the Hundred Years' War against France, defeating the French at the Battle of Agincourt.

The life of Nefertiti concentrating on the period during which her husband, Amenhetep IV, struggled to change the ancient forms of worship in Egypt from many gods to one, the sun god.

When Rome’s triumphing armies sweep into Egypt, Marc Antony and Cleopatra’s children are taken to Rome. Two ten‑year‑old twins, Selene and Alexander, survive and grow under Octavian’s sister’s care, dreaming of reclaiming their throne amid court intrigue and rebellion.

The tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the young woman who became queen for just 9 days but was executed for treason at the age of 16.

An Egyptian Princess is a historical fiction by Georg Ebers, offering a revised edition that corrects earlier inaccuracies and refines the narrative for contemporary readers.

In the heart of Thebes, Nefertiti’s charm and ambition intertwine with the intrigue of Egypt’s crown, while her sister Mutnodjmet navigates loyalty and love amid political peril.

A historical romance novel following the rise and reign of Henry VII and the Tudor dynasty.

A tale of intrigue and passion in early 17th-century England, focusing on the relationship between Henrietta Maria and future King Charles I.