Sphinx's Princess

Esther Friesner

Sept 2009 · Sold by Random House Books for Young Readers

About this eBook

Nefertiti was far more than just a pretty face.

Nefertiti may be the dutiful daughter of a commoner, but her inquisitive mind often gets her into situations that are far from ordinary, like receiving secret lessons from a scribe. And she’s the kind of girl who acts first, and apologizes later whenever she witnesses injustice or cruelty. But she is also extraordinarily beautiful. And news of her striking beauty and impulsive behavior attracts the attention of her aunt, the manipulative Queen Tiye, who sees Nefertiti as an ideal pawn in her desire for power. Even though Nefertiti is taken from her beloved family and forced into a life filled with courtly intrigue and danger, her spirit and mind will not rest. She continues to challenge herself and the boundaries of ancient Egyptian society.

Esther Friesner offers readers another fresh new look at an iconic figure—blending historical fiction and mythology in a thrilling concoction.

Ratings and reviews

This was such an entertaining tale of young Nefertiti. There's mystery, intrigue, conspiracy and (of course) romance, albeit ever so delicately introduced. Being the fact that this is a book for young adults, I was able to read this in a very short span of time however I was captivated by young Nefertiti at every turn of the page!

oMG this book is so cool I'm at page 34 because I have the regular book not the virtual one

I love this book and I enjoy every part of it!

About the author

Nebula Award winner Esther Friesner is the author of 33 novels and over 150 short stories, including the story “Thunderbolt” in Random House’s Young Warriors anthology, which lead to the creation of Nobody’s Princess and Nobody’s Prize. She is married, is the mother of two, harbors cats, and lives in Connecticut.