The Heretic Queen, Michelle Moran
The Heretic Queen, Michelle Moran
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The Heretic Queen

Author: Michelle Moran

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 12 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/04/2008


Synopsis

In this stunning novel of passion, power, and redemption, a forgotten princess in ancient Egypt must overcome her family’s past and remake history—from the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti and Maria.

“Moran’s careful attention to detail and her artful storytelling bring these people to vivid life, imbuing ancient history with suspense and urgency.”—The Boston Globe

The winds of change are blowing through Thebes. A devastating palace fire has killed the Eighteenth Dynasty’s royal family—with the exception of Nefertari, the niece of the reviled former queen, Nefertiti. The girl’s deceased family has been branded as heretical, and no one in Egypt will speak their names. But this changes when she is taken under the wing of the Pharoah’s aunt, then brought to the temple of Hathor, where she is educated in a manner befitting a future queen.
 
Soon Nefertari catches the eye of the Crown Prince, and despite her family’s history, they fall in love and wish to marry. Yet all of Egypt opposes this union between the rising star of a new dynasty and the fading star of an old, heretical one. While political adversity sets the country on edge, Nefertari becomes the wife of Ramses the Great. Destined to be the most powerful Pharoah in Egypt, he is also the man who must confront the most famous exodus in history.

About The Author

Michelle Moran is the author of the bestselling Nefertiti and The Heretic Queen. Her experiences at archaeological sites around the world motivated her to write historical fiction and continue to provide inspiration for her novels. Visit her online at michellemoran.com.Cassandra Campbell is an actress, director, and teacher who has performed in New York at the Public Theater, the Mint Theater, and the Clurman Theatre. She is an accomplished voice-over artist whose credits include numerous audiobooks, documentaries, and commercials in both Italian and English.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheree on January 02, 2009

Loved it, loved it, loved it. I don't normally gush about a novel but I enjoyed this even more than 'Nefertiti' & I really didn't want it to end. It was a vivid, captivating page-turner and I thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in the Ancient Egyptian world. I have been interested in Ancient Egypt sin......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on June 04, 2024

I'm on a historical fiction kick, so this book fits right in with my present reading mood. Moran makes reading history fairly painless, however, sometimes I'm guessing it's a little too painless if you're seriously versed in Egyptian history. This is a follow up to her Nefertiti book, which I enjoye......more

Goodreads review by Bren fall in love with the sea. on June 08, 2024

The feeling one gets from reading a five star quality book is almost indescribable. Before I go on, I should really say that I have read this authors works before and everything I’ve read has been good, but I consider this her masterpiece. So this book is about queen Nefertari. Not Queen Nefertiti. Qu......more

Goodreads review by Teodora on October 06, 2019

I struggled how to rate this book. In the end I opted for 4.5* rounded at 5 because a book that keeps me as entertained as it did deserved it, even if there were some issues. I must confess, after the first few pages I wanted to put this book down and never pick it up again. I'm glad I didn't. I supp......more

Goodreads review by Annie on October 25, 2020

Soak it up - this is entertainment at its best! Michelle Moran's second novel is an enthralling read that will have you frantically turning pages, completely absorbed in the world she has created for you. Moran's Egypt is a backdrop for all the guilty pleasure plot points you know you love - sex, pow......more


Quotes

“Nefertari tells her story simply, humbly, and in a clear voice that will attract readers.”Romantic Times

“Moran’s careful attention to detail and her artful storytelling skills bring these people to vivid life, imbuing ancient history with suspense and urgency.”Boston Globe

“Performing deft feats of Egyptian magic, Michelle Moran transforms stone-cold history-from-hieroglyphs into gripping narrative, peopled by unforgettable characters seething with conflict and passion. I couldn’t stop reading, but I didn’t want this book to end.”—Robin Maxwell, author of Mademoiselle Boleyn

“Michelle Moran breathes new life into the faded paintings on tomb walls, bringing Ramesses, Nefertari, and the whole panoply of ancient Egyptian splendor to vivid, bustling, page-turning life.”—Lauren Willig, author of The Secret History of the Pink Carnation

“Authentic, captivating, and beautifully rendered, Michelle Moran’s The Heretic Queen brings to vivid life the ancient courts and distant vistas of New Kingdom Egypt. A fascinating read.”—Susan Fraser King, author of Lady Macbeth

The Heretic Queen is a real page-turner! A heady, ancient Egyptian brew of magic and mystery; history, murder, and palace intrigue as well as romance. I read this enthralling novel in one sitting.”—India Edghill, author of Wisdom’s Daughter

“A marvelous read. Moran renders the arcane Egypt of hieroglyphs and foundering monuments into a breathing world whose characters we care deeply about. I read it in a trice and wished there was more.”—Erika Mailman, author of The Witch’s Trinity

The Heretic Queen is historical fiction at its best. Michelle Moran seamlessly incorporates accurate details into a story full of suspense, intrigue, and tenderness that’s impossible to put down until you’ve reached the last page. An absolute triumph!”—Tasha Alexander, author of A Fatal Waltz