Nefertiti: A Novel

Michelle Moran

Jul 2007 · Egyptian Royals Collection Book 1 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Cassandra Campbell

About this audiobook

Two sisters. One legend. Two religions. One Egypt.

Nefertiti and her younger sister, Mutnodjmet, have been raised in a powerful family that has provided wives to the rulers of Egypt for centuries. Ambitious, charismatic, and beautiful, Nefertiti is destined to marry Amunhotep, an unstable young pharaoh. It is hoped by all that her strong personality will temper the young Amunhotep’s heretical desires.

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.

Ratings and reviews

love the book, sorry for the bad reviews, apparently no one ever heard of a red headed Egyptian... and call it white washing? apparently..... no one ever saw the mummies before and haven't watched anything about mummies.... it's incredible to me that having red hair means your from Ireland? I had no clue.... 🤦‍♀️

When we take BLACK History and white wash it and make it white history, what will our grand children learn about Nefertiti???? Sad!!!

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.