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Nefertiti: Queen of Egypt, Daughter of Eternity
October 8, 2007
Michelle Moran writer, archaeologist

Michelle Moran discusses her latest novel, Nefertiti, about one of history's most intriguing figures. Based on extensive on-site research, the book offers a detailed, realistic story of a beautiful and charismatic queen struggling against palace intrigue. Moran is a Californian who has worked in Israel as a volunteer archaeologist.

History | Literature & Philosophy
African | Anthropology | antiquites | Archaeology | Biographies | Egypt | egyptian pharoh | egyptian queen | Fiction | historical fiction
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Georgia Center for the Book
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Image of Nefertiti: A Novel
Author: Michelle Moran
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (2008)
Binding: Paperback, 496 pages
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Publisher: Crown (2008)
Binding: Hardcover, 400 pages
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