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Historical Fiction · 2008 · PG-13

The heretic queen

by Michelle Moran

Nefertari fights for her place as Egypt's queen against ancient prejudice.

For14+GenreHistorical FictionLength380 pagesRead time~10.5 hours

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Violence

Some

Historical political violence and palace intrigue

Language

Barely any

Clean historical fiction prose

Sexual Content

Some

Romantic content in a royal marriage; tastefully handled

Substance Use

Barely any

No significant substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Themes of prejudice, identity, and the psychological burden of an infamous family name

What this book is about

Niece of the heretic pharaoh Nefertiti, Nefertari must win the love of Ramesses and the loyalty of Egypt to claim her rightful place as Great Royal Wife in this richly imagined historical novel of court rivalry and determination.

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Historical political intrigue and some violence

Romantic content and palace rivalry

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