The follow-up to Michelle Moran's Nefertiti is a wonderful read. It is just as exciting and just as much of a page turner. The Heretic Queen follows Nefertiti's niece, Nefertari. Nefertari was one of the wives of Ramesses. She became his chief wife and is depicted as being the love of his life.
Moran ties the two novels in together by causing Nefertari's reputation and rise to power as being tainted by the actions of her aunt, Nefertiti. Because Nefertiti and her husband were heretics, the people of Egypt believe that Nefertari is as well and that having her in a seat of power will bring misfortune to Egypt. She must work very hard, as the wife of the Pharaoh, to gain the support of the people.
The Heretic Queen follows Nefertari as she falls in love with Ramesses, begins to change into a woman ready to be married, navigates her way through life as a Princess, tries to gain the power of being Chief Wife to Ramesses, and above all fights for the man that she loves.
The twists and turns and obstacles that she faces are what really makes this story fascinating. It's a really riveting read. I think that a part of why I enjoyed both of these novels is that they revolve around periods of history that I do not know much about. They sparked an interest in something new and kept me entertained. Both books were borrowed and now I think that I definitely need to add them to my permanent collection.
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