She is Nefertiti—beautiful and revered. With her husband, Akhenaten, she rules over Egypt, the most affluent, formidable, sophisticated empire in the ancient world. But an epic power struggle is afoot, brought on by the royal couple’s inauguration of an enlightened new religion and the construction of a magnificent new capital. The priests are stunned by the abrupt forfeiture of their traditional … traditional wealth and influence; the people resent the loss of their gods—and the army is enraged by the growing turbulence around them. Then, just days before the festival that will celebrate the new capital, Nefertiti vanishes.
Rahotep, the youngest chief detective in the Thebes division, has earned a reputation for his unorthodox yet effective methods. Entrusted by great Akhenaten himself with a most secret investigation, Rahotep has but ten days to find the missing Queen. If he succeeds, he will bask in the warmth of Akhenaten’s favor. But if Rahotep fails, he and his entire family will die.
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It was a bit elementary, simplistic and unrealistic. However I did enjoy it because I never knew anything about Nefertiti.
Excellent story about Nefertiti and what could have happened. Also very interesting to set her story within that of her family.
Enjoyed the read
I love books set in ancient Egyptian or Roman times and this one was interesting because it attempted to explain how and why Akhenaten built his city and changed Egypt to monotheistic. I didn’t agree with the author’ characterization of Akhenaten as so obsessed, but the story was interesting and held my attention and did jive with the known …
I’ve always been fascinated by Nefertiti and Hatshepsut and the role of women in the pharaonic world. This was a rip roaring romp through the brief period of Aten’s sway in the Egyptian deity.
Storyline gets repetitive but if you stick it out the ending and overall whole story are entertaining and worth your time
Easy to read, enjoyed the cultural aspects.
Excellent story of ancient Egypt, mixing history and imagination. If you like Egyptian history this is amust read
An interesting take on History. An intricate plot weaving in the history of that period.
a good glimpse into the lives of all income levels of in early San Francisco, as well as the inequality in the lives of men and women. I intend to read the author’s whole series.
Some of the historical figures & events portrayed in this book are authentic (the troubled 18th Dynasty reign of Akhenaten) but I suspect the bulk of it is filler. Nefertiti is characterized as narcissistic, egotistical & ambitious unto murder, while Pharoah is simply insane. Nefertiti’s sister Mutnedjmet is loyal, upright & ethical to a fault, …
Great read! I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes historical fiction.
A great portrayal of the Pharaoh and his Great Wife
Great historical fiction that takes you into the life of ancient Egypt and all its intrigue.
Interesting characters. Makes ancient Egypt come alive.
Couldn’t put it down. Will look for the follow up and more by this author.