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Random House
June 2008
On Sale: May 27, 2008
Featuring: Mutny; Nefertiti; Nefertiti
496 pages
ISBN: 0307381749
EAN: 9780307381743
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Romance Historical
The sweeping story of a powerful Egyptian family, Nefertiti: A Novel tells the tale of two sisters, the first of whom is destined to rule as one of historyโs most fascinating queens. Beautiful Nefertiti and her sister, Mutnodjmet, have been raised far from the court of their aunt, the Queen of Egypt. But when the Pharaoh of Egypt dies, their fatherโs power play makes Nefertiti wife to the new and impetuous king. It is hoped she will temper King Amunhotepโs desire to overturn Egyptโs religion, but the ambitious Nefertiti encourages Amunhotepโs outrageous plans instead, winning the adoration of the people while making powerful enemies at court. Younger yet more prudent, Mutnodjmet is her sisterโs sole confidant, and only she knows to what lengths Nefertiti will go for a child to replace the son of Amunhotepโs first wife. As King Amunhotepโs commands become more extravagant, he and Nefertiti ostracize the army, clergy, and Egyptโs most powerful allies. Then, when Mutnodjmet begins a dangerous affair with a general, she sees how tenuous her situation is at her own sisterโs court. This is an epic story that resurrects ancient Egypt in vivid detail.
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