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A fascinating window into the past, a heroic story with a very human heart. Compulsively readable! - Diana Gabaldon
Hugely enjoyable - Daily Express
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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been waiting for this book for almost a year now, 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.
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.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found this book quite by chance, I had checked into Dublin airport and browsing the bookshop and the beautiful cover caught my eye. I read the blurb and was immediately entranced being a great lover of Ancient Egypt. I already had two books to read on holidays but this one just had been captivated so my dad bought it for me.
This is about Nefertari, niece of Nefertiti, and her struggle to lose her reputation as the niece of a heretic, to restore her mother's name and family to glory and to win the love of Pharaoh Ramesses.
It is a novel filled with politics, interesting characters, vivid descriptions of Ancient Egypt, rife with mythology and active with love, betrayal, bitter rivalries, death and war.
Michelle Moran is a fantastic author and she truly had me believing that I was there in Ancient Egypt caught in the struggle of two high priestesses and vying for the attention of the Pharaoh and all the while struggling just to exist as myself. The descriptions are beautiful, the characters develop with every page and the mythology and religion is not over-bearing or confusing but laced through it as part of the every day life that it once was.
The novel does include definitions of Egyptian terms and names at the back to ease any confusion and also tells you about the real Nefertari and Ramesses amongst others. I enjoyed every page of it and was sad when it ended. I am now going to get Nefertiti to experience Michelle's amazing writing skills once more and I can't wait for Cleopatra's Daughter.
This is about Nefertari, niece of Nefertiti, and her struggle to lose her reputation as the niece of a heretic, to restore her mother's name and family to glory and to win the love of Pharaoh Ramesses.
It is a novel filled with politics, interesting characters, vivid descriptions of Ancient Egypt, rife with mythology and active with love, betrayal, bitter rivalries, death and war.
Michelle Moran is a fantastic author and she truly had me believing that I was there in Ancient Egypt caught in the struggle of two high priestesses and vying for the attention of the Pharaoh and all the while struggling just to exist as myself. The descriptions are beautiful, the characters develop with every page and the mythology and religion is not over-bearing or confusing but laced through it as part of the every day life that it once was.
The novel does include definitions of Egyptian terms and names at the back to ease any confusion and also tells you about the real Nefertari and Ramesses amongst others. I enjoyed every page of it and was sad when it ended. I am now going to get Nefertiti to experience Michelle's amazing writing skills once more and I can't wait for Cleopatra's Daughter.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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If you ever have seen or visited the world famous twin temples of Abu Simbel you will never forget them. They were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari, to commemorate his alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Ramses II
was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as Egypt's greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh. This was the most glorious time of Egypt's history.
But not only Pharaoh was out-standing, his consort too. Nefertari - means Beautiful Companion - was his Great Royal Wife, his Queen Consort we might say today.She is one of the best known Egyptian queens, next to Cleopatra, Nefertiti and Hatshepsut.
Although Nefertari's origins are unknown, discoveries from her tomb, including a cartouche of Pharaoh Ay, suggest she may have been related to the 18th Dynasty.
And this is the starting point of Michelle Moran's second novel, the sequence of her first wonderful book on Nefertiti. Nefertari is Nefertiti's niece. She is last princess of the 18th dynasty to survive: Her aunt and uncle Echnaton had disposed all the gods of Egypt for just one: the Aton. This was herecy and like her uncle and aunt she is regarded as a heretic: this is her heritage, her legacy and her liability.
This already shows that Moran is brilliantly merging fact and fiction, based on research, filling historical gaps with plausible imagination. Rich in details her novel is a dazzling recreation of the life of a Queen, with is filled with the rigors of court politics, the passion of the all powerful, the sights and sounds of battle and the love of two gifted personalities.
Michelle Moran is a superb storyteller and she managed to hook me from page 1. It is difficult to stop reading. One simply wants to know what happens next. I finished this book in one weekend.
There is this saying, that every book has a good page - the last one. Here one can only say: why does it have to have a last page? It is simply brilliant and pure pleasure to read. Michelle Moran has a unique gift to tell a story in a most amazing, intriguing and fascinating way. This is a page turner of first order.
I am looking already forward to her next book on Cleopatra's daughter.
Do not miss this book - it is one of the best historic novels of 2008!!!
was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as Egypt's greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh. This was the most glorious time of Egypt's history.
But not only Pharaoh was out-standing, his consort too. Nefertari - means Beautiful Companion - was his Great Royal Wife, his Queen Consort we might say today.She is one of the best known Egyptian queens, next to Cleopatra, Nefertiti and Hatshepsut.
Although Nefertari's origins are unknown, discoveries from her tomb, including a cartouche of Pharaoh Ay, suggest she may have been related to the 18th Dynasty.
And this is the starting point of Michelle Moran's second novel, the sequence of her first wonderful book on Nefertiti. Nefertari is Nefertiti's niece. She is last princess of the 18th dynasty to survive: Her aunt and uncle Echnaton had disposed all the gods of Egypt for just one: the Aton. This was herecy and like her uncle and aunt she is regarded as a heretic: this is her heritage, her legacy and her liability.
This already shows that Moran is brilliantly merging fact and fiction, based on research, filling historical gaps with plausible imagination. Rich in details her novel is a dazzling recreation of the life of a Queen, with is filled with the rigors of court politics, the passion of the all powerful, the sights and sounds of battle and the love of two gifted personalities.
Michelle Moran is a superb storyteller and she managed to hook me from page 1. It is difficult to stop reading. One simply wants to know what happens next. I finished this book in one weekend.
There is this saying, that every book has a good page - the last one. Here one can only say: why does it have to have a last page? It is simply brilliant and pure pleasure to read. Michelle Moran has a unique gift to tell a story in a most amazing, intriguing and fascinating way. This is a page turner of first order.
I am looking already forward to her next book on Cleopatra's daughter.
Do not miss this book - it is one of the best historic novels of 2008!!!
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The Heretic Queen
A great book from start to finish giving life to the characters and a real feel of how life in ancient Egypt might have been without going into unnecessary detail. Read more
Published 8 days ago by LG
the past comes to life
a fantastic read which transports you back in time history comes alive as each page is turned a book that is hard to put down once you start reading
Published 28 days ago by katier
Loved It
Thisis the first book I have read from this author & I really loved the story, I have no idea whether or not it was historically accurate but I didn't care it was very enjoyable... Read more
Published 1 month ago by ccaajjaa
Beautiful Journey
'The Heretic Queen' covers a period several years after the timeline of previous novel 'Nefertiti'
Once more, the author is taking us into a fulfilling journey through... Read more
Once more, the author is taking us into a fulfilling journey through... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Toni Osborne
A great sequel
'The Heretic Queen' is Michelle Moran's sequel to her novel 'Nefertiti,' which was also set in ancient Egypt and also told the story of women within the royal family. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Claire Lewis
AN EXCELLENT FICTIONAL BIOGRAPHY OF QUEEN NEFERTARI
This is a great historical novel inspired by Nefertari's life and the reign of Ramesses II, narrated by Nefertari. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Eleni
Pure Brilliance
The Heretic Queen, another brilliant offering from Michelle Moran. As usual I couldn't put the book down, Michelle conjures up the mystique of ancient Egypt like no one else, with... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Drysder
Egyptian getaway
Loving all things Egyptian as I do, I was expecting to enjoy this book, and I wasn't disappointed!! As in the prequel Nefertiti, this book painted a vivid picture of life in... Read more
Published 18 months ago by R. L. Warren
Better plot coherence, but weak antagonists and implausible events and...
There are plenty of issues to raise here, a few good but also plenty of bad. The coherence of the plot is noticeably better than in Moran's first effort, "Nefertiti", which felt... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Isis
Oh dear...
This book actually started off quite promisingly. The main character was sympathetic and I found myself egging her on as she navigated her way through a hostile court. Read more
Published 24 months ago by F. Cotton
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