383 pages
English language
Published Jan. 1, 2009 by Quercus.
Ancient Egypt. A fire has devastated the Royal palace leaving the young princess Nefertari as the only surviving member of the Eighteenth Dynasty. Her relatives, the infamous heretics, Nefertiti and Akhenaten, haunt her past and cast a shadow over her future. When she falls in love with Ramesses II, set to become the most powerful pharaoh in history, his aunt sees that she is groomed to become his bride. But even after they are married, Nefertari feels the people's hatred and fear as she embarks on her new life. Despite her courage, persistence and her husband's love, will Egypt ever be able to see beyond her past? This novel if filled with historical detail, political intrigue and all the drama of life in the Royal court.
Great book... it's got me wondering what other historical fiction I can find from this time period. At times I felt like it got a little too political and dry but those were few and far between. I'll probably read it again before I bring it back to the library.
