6/12/2023 0 Comments The heretic queen michelle moran![]() ![]() She is drawn as a realistic character with intelligence drive and wit to utilize her surroundings to her advantage, even with the Egyptian limitations on women. Aside from the setting, the real jewel of this novel is the characters, especially Neferati. ![]() ![]() The depictions of ancient Egypt, Thebes and other ancient icons are luscious and believable, and even though I'm not an expert on ancient history, the history feel well-researched, accurate and makes sense. Moran brings her masterful hand to this compelling and vivid story. But when things take a turn for the worse, Neferati must fight against the ghosts of her ancestors and the politics of the Egyptian court to protect herself and her throne. Despite the public dislike of her and her supposed heretical ways, Neferati fights her way into Ramses' affections and confidence, and eventually becomes the pharaoh's chief wife and mother to his heirs. Ancient historical fiction master Michelle Moran returns with a wonderful new novel about the little-explored Neferati, a princess from an ancient lost civilization.īranded as a heretic due to her lineage, Neferati must find a way to continue surviving and take power through her connections with court influencers, the famous soon-to-be pharaoh Ramses and her own wits. ![]()
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