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The Heretic Queen - Michelle Moran

Description: ISBN 1847243029 / Genre: Fiction / Author: Michelle Moran / Hardcover / 512 Pages / Book is published 2008-08-07 by Quercus Publishing Plc

Newest Review: ... girl at the Pharaoh's court. Her aunt Nefertiti was known as the Heretic Queen and this family history blackens Nefertari's ... more

... name, so that she is feared and even hated by many people. Ramesses becomes Pharaoh as a teenager and is drawn towards Nefertari, but as she is unpopular, he is encouraged to marry the beautiful Iset. The palace is split into factions in some ways, with those supporting Iset and those supporting Nefertari. Of course, each side has their reasons for the support and many intrigues reveal themselves over the pages of the book. Iset is selfish and not very clever, so relies on her beauty to charm and beguile everyone. ...more

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The Heretic Queen - Michelle Moran: A Trip Back In Time... (714 words)
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The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran is not the kind of book I would usually choose to read. I enjoy historical fiction, but have never previously read one set in Ancient Egypt, preferring to stick with novels set around the British monarchy like those written by Philippa Gregory. However, I was swayed towards this book by its pretty front cover and a back cover recommendation by Diana Gabaldon, the author of my favourite Outlander book series. Initially, I was slightly put off by the Egyptian names, as it took a while to get the pronunciation worked out in my head. But a couple of chapters in, this became easier and the names were no longer an issue. ... Read the complete review