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Publisher's summary
From the moment of her arrival in Thebes, Nefertiti is beloved by the people. But as she turns her attention to producing a son, she fails to see those plotting against her husband's rule. The only person wise enough to recognize the shift in political winds is Mutnodjmet. Observant and contemplative, Mutnodjmet has never shared her sister's desire for power. Her greatest hope is to share her life with the general who has won her heart. But as Nefertiti learns of the precariousness of her reign, she declares that her sister must remain at court and marry for political gain, not love. To achieve her independence, Mutnodjmet must defy her sister while also remaining loyal to her family.
Love, betrayal, political unrest, plague, and religious conflict: Nefertiti brings ancient Egypt to life in vivid detail. Fast-paced and historically accurate, it is the dramatic story of two unforgettable women living through a remarkable period in history.
Critic reviews
" Nefertiti is a fascinating window into the past, a heroic story with a very human heart. Compulsively readable!" (Diana Gabaldon)
"Though sometimes big events are telegraphed, Moran...gets the details just right, and there are still plenty of surprises in an epic that brings an ancient world to life." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Simple & basic storytelling that fell short of expectations!
- By Kris on 02-17-19
By: Stephanie Dray
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Madame Tussaud
- A Novel of the French Revolution
- By: Michelle Moran
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
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Marie Tussaud has learned the secrets of wax sculpting by working alongside her uncle in their celebrated wax museum, the Salon de Cire. From her popular model of the American ambassador Thomas Jefferson to her tableau of the royal family at dinner, Marie's museum provides Parisians with the very latest news on fashion, gossip, even politics. Her customers hail from every walk of life, and word even arrives that the royals themselves are coming to see their likenesses....
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Tales from a turbulent time
- By Tim on 07-23-12
By: Michelle Moran
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The Memoirs of Cleopatra
- By: Margaret George
- Narrated by: Donada Peters
- Length: 49 hrs and 51 mins
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This novel allows the unscrupulous and proud Queen of the Nile to recount her own tale. A masterful recreation of history.
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I felt like I was there
- By Michael A. Vasquez on 03-05-07
By: Margaret George
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Egypt's Golden Couple
- When Akhenaten and Nefertiti Were Gods on Earth
- By: John Darnell, Colleen Darnell
- Narrated by: Siiri Scott
- Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
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Two celebrated Egyptologists bring to vivid life the intriguing and controversial reign of King Tut’s parents. Combining fascinating scholarship, detective suspense, and adventurous thrills, Egypt’s Golden Couple is a journey through excavations, museums, hieroglyphic texts, and stunning artifacts. From clue to clue, renowned Egyptologists, John and Colleen Darnell, reconstruct an otherwise untold story of the magnificent reign of Akhenaten and Nefertiti.
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A great piece of historical writing.
- By Anonymous User on 03-29-24
By: John Darnell, and others
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The Second Empress
- A Novel of Napoleon's Court
- By: Michelle Moran
- Narrated by: Adam Alexi-Malle, Emma Bering, Tanya Franks
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
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After the bloody French Revolution, Emperor Napoleon’s power is absolute. When Marie-Louise, the 18-year-old daughter of the King of Austria, is told that the Emperor has demanded her hand in marriage, her father presents her with a terrible choice: marry the cruel, capricious Napoleon, leaving the man she loves and her home forever, or say no, and plunge her country into war. Marie-Louise knows what she must do, and she travels to France, determined to be a good wife despite Napoleon’s reputation. But lavish parties greet her in Paris, and at the extravagant French court, she finds many rivals for her husband’s affection....
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A brilliant novel!
- By BVerité on 12-08-12
By: Michelle Moran
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Cleopatra
- A Life
- By: Stacy Schiff
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
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Her palace shimmered with onyx, garnets, and gold, but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Above all else, Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and an ingenious negotiator. Though her life spanned fewer than forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to a brother. She waged a brutal civil war against the first when both were teenagers. She poisoned the second. In a masterly return to the classical sources, Stacy Schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order.
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Approach this book with caution
- By GolfZilla on 12-02-10
By: Stacy Schiff
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Egypt's Sister
- A Novel of Cleopatra
- By: Angela Hunt
- Narrated by: Rachel Botchan
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
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Five decades before the birth of Christ, Chava, daughter of the royal tutor, grows up with Urbi, a princess in Alexandria's royal palace. When Urbi becomes Queen Cleopatra, Chava vows to be a faithful friend no matter what - but after she and Cleopatra have an argument, she finds herself imprisoned and sold into slavery. Torn from her family, her community, and her elevated place in Alexandrian society, Chava finds herself cast off and alone in Rome.
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great story with God woven in beautifully
- By Ingrid Manz, CRNA on 01-25-18
By: Angela Hunt
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Maria
- A Novel of Maria von Trapp
- By: Michelle Moran
- Length: 11 hrs
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In the 1950s, Oscar Hammerstein is asked to write the lyrics to a musical based on the life of a woman named Maria von Trapp. He’s intrigued to learn that she was once a novice who hoped to live quietly as an Austrian nun before her abbey sent her away to teach a widowed baron’s sickly child. What should have been a ten-month assignment, however, unexpectedly turned into a marriage proposal. And when the family was forced to flee their home to escape the Nazis, it was Maria who instructed them on how to survive using nothing but the power of their voices.
By: Michelle Moran
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Mata Hari's Last Dance
- A Novel
- By: Michelle Moran
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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Paris, 1917. The notorious dancer Mata Hari sits in a cold cell awaiting freedom...or death. Alone and despondent, she is as confused as the rest of the world about the charges she's been arrested on: treason leading to the deaths of thousands of French soldiers. As she waits for her fate to be decided, she relays the story of her life to a reporter who is allowed to visit her in prison.
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Throughly enjoyable
- By scalante on 09-07-16
By: Michelle Moran
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Cleopatra
- The Queen Who Challenged Rome and Conquered Eternity
- By: Alberto Angela
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins
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One of Italy’s most revered cultural figures reconstructs the extraordinary life of the legendary Cleopatra at the height of her power in this epic story of passion, intrigue, betrayal, and war.
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Wonderfully written and read.
- By Amazon Customer on 09-09-22
By: Alberto Angela
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The Sekhmet Bed
- The She-King, #1
- By: L.M. Ironside
- Narrated by: Amanda C. Miller
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
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The second daughter of the Pharaoh, Ahmose has always dreamed of a quiet life as a priestess, serving Egypt's gods, ministering to the people of the Two Lands. But when the Pharaoh dies without an heir, she is given instead as Great Royal Wife to the new king - a soldier of common birth. For Ahmose is god-chosen, gifted with the ability to read dreams, and it is her connection to the gods which ensures the new Pharaoh his right to rule.
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Never listened to a story about Egypt before...
- By E. M. on 12-14-13
By: L.M. Ironside
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Dreamers
- Legacies of the Ancient River, Book 1
- By: Angela Hunt
- Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
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In the land of Pharaoh, Tuya has always been a slave. As a little girl, she was sold as a playmate to a wealthy child who became her best friend. But as she approaches womanhood, beautiful Tuya is betrayed and cast out. Now she belongs to Potiphar, captain of Pharaoh's guard. Yet her heart is owned by handsome Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers. Proud, arrogant Joseph dreams of freedom, of his own household, of Tuya as his queen.
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I was so immersed in the story I couldn’t sleep until done.
- By Micah70 on 05-17-23
By: Angela Hunt
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- Janice
- 12-04-08
Egypt Come Alive
I am drawn to books about Egypt but they must be well written and follow history to a large degree. Not since Wilbur Smith have I enjoyed a book regarding Egypt so much. She made the daily life of the Royals come alive. It was awe inspiring.
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- Diane P.
- 05-22-08
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME
This is my first audio choice about egyptian and now I am craving the next one. If you are a fan of ancient egypt, you will LOVE this!Enjoy!
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- Cassandra
- 04-11-19
Learn history through a wonderful story!
I really enjoyed this book. The plot was captivating in the same way that a reality show is, but beautifully written and read. The events that occur keep you wanting to find out more. I watched some documentaries on Nefertiti toward the end of the book, and the book was spot on! It was nice to realize that I knew the names of the people and cities that were talked about. Overall, I totally recommend it!
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- Dr. Tracy Timberlake
- 12-20-20
really enjoyed this.
I enjoyed this audio book. I think the storytelling and the delivery was wonderful!
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- Toujour
- 06-20-21
Outstanding
Excellent story, narration & presentation.
A rare gem. Ms. Campbell covered the characters range of emotions with true talent. The story was unwound with ample cultural detail to be interesting and insightful of life 3,300 years ago.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-15-22
A fun and educational read
The author fills in historical unknowns with a liberal amount of fiction and I loved it. I learned a lot about the Egyptian lifestyle.
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- LaReina
- 03-21-23
Entertaining with vivid descriptions
I really enjoyed this book. I could have gone for more character development and would loved for some of the story to be told from Nefertiti’s perspective.
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- Gann
- 09-05-07
Excellent Listen
Excellent writing, excellent reading. I have just returned from a trip to Egypt, which I loved, so I was thrilled to find this audiobook. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end and thought the reader did a great job portraying all of the characters. I highly recommend it.
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- Anonymous
- 04-27-19
Lacks Egyptian feel
I really wanted to like this book. Some of the characters were interesting and complex. The day to day life of royal Egyptians was interesting. This book though did not take me to Egypt. I feel like this has a lot to do with the narrator. I enjoy her voice and have listened to other books read by her. But because she has such an American accent that all I could feel. The story is told from first person point of view which did not lend well to this narrator. It was very disappointing.
The story it self was alright. The whole book just felt like I was listening to two very entitled teenagers being nightmares to everyone around them. It was difficult to get through at several points. I suppose this could have been how they actually were in real life, but the book did nothing for my love of Egypt except discouraging me from buying another novel set in Egyptian times.
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- KRT
- 10-05-20
An excellent story
I loved that a lot of it is historically correct. I enjoyed the descriptions and the storyline. I also enjoyed the narrator.
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