Michelle Moran

A Novel

Nefertiti

At the dawn of the Roman Empire, when tyranny ruled, a daughter of Egypt and a son of Rome found each other . . . Selene's legendary parents are gone. Her country taken, she has been brought to the city of Rome in chains, with only her twin brother, Alexander, to remind her of home and all she once had. Living under the watchful eyes of the ruling family, Selene and her brother must quickly learn how to be Roman - and how to be useful to Caesar. She puts her artistry to work, in the hope of staying alive and being allowed to return to Egypt. Before long, however, she is distracted by the young and handsome heir to the empire... When the elusive 'Red Eagle' starts calling for the end of slavery, Selene and Alexander are in grave danger. Will this mysterious figure bring their liberation, or their demise?

Cleopatra's Daughter

Unwilling to surrender to British Empire conquerors, Queen Lakshmi of India's Kingdom of Jhansi raises male and female armies to defend her beloved realm. By the international best-selling author of Cleopatra's Daughter and Nefertiti.

Rebel Queen

a novel

The heretic queen

While the tensions rise between the royalty and the people, Madame Tussaud is requested to tutor the King's sister in wax sculpting and must find a way for her family to survive the coming revolution.

A Novel of the French Revolution

Madame Tussaud

Draws on primary sources to recreate the wildly promiscuous court of Napoleon Bonaparte through the experiences of his stepdaughter Hortense, his infamous sister Pauline, and his freedom-seeking Austrian wife Marie-Louise.

A Novel of Napoleon's Court

The Second Empress

Paris, 1917. The notorious dancer Mata Hari sits in a cold cell awaiting freedom ... or death. Alone and despondent, Mata Hari is as confused as the rest of the world about the charges she's been arrested on: treason leading to the deaths of thousands of French soldiers. As Mata Hari waits for her fate to be decided, she relays the story of her life to a reporter who is allowed to visit her in prison. Beginning with her carefree childhood, Mata Hari recounts her father's cruel abandonment of her family as well her calamitous marriage to a military officer. Taken to the island of Java, Mata Hari refuses to be ruled by her abusive husband and instead learns to dance, paving the way to her stardom as Europe's most infamous dancer.

Mata Hari's Last Dance

1857, India. At nineteen years old, Sita is the shining star of Queen Lakshmi of India's imperial guard, having pledged herself to a life of celibacy in the name of protecting the young ruler. When Sita agrees to train Lakshmi in the art of military combat, a close friendship develops between the two women. But trouble soon threatens - Lakshmi's court is dangerously divided and rumours are rife that the country is at risk. Meanwhile, in London, advisors to Queen Victoria are looking to extend the power of the Commonwealth, and India is coveted as the next jewel in the imperial crown. In the ensuing battle, will the bond between Lakshmi and Sita be broken for ever?

The Last Queen of India

Pauline Gedge

Reared by her Pharoh father to assume his throne upon his death, Hatshepsut - a real historical figure - has to contend with her weak half-brother before she can realize her dream.

Child of the Morning

A Novel of Maria Von Trapp

Maria

Three beloved novels by national bestselling author Michelle Moran are now available for the first time in one complete digital collection. Delve into these stories for an engrossing trip back in time, full of powerful family dynasties, court intrigue, and brave heroines. The novels, which bring to vivid life some of the most fascinating characters of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome, each include a reading group guide. An exciting excerpt from Moran’s newest novel Madame Tussaud is also included. Nefertiti The dramatic and historically accurate story of two unforgettable women—Nefertiti and her younger sister—living through a remarkable period of political unrest. The Heretic Queen In Ancient Egypt, Nefertiti’s niece, Princess Nefertari, must overcome her family’s past and remake history. Cleopatra’s Daughter The incredible untold story of the orphaned children of Cleopatra, Egypt’s most powerful and notorious ruler, who are raised in the Ancient Roman court of their parents’ greatest rival. A sneak peek at Madame Tussaud Michelle Moran departs from the ancient world and enters the gilded but troubled court of Marie Antoinette with the intriguing story of Marie Tussaud, a woman who survived the French Revolution only by creating death masks of the beheaded aristocracy.

Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen, and Cleopatra's Daughter

The Egyptian Royals Collection: Three Historical Novels by Michelle Moran

From the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti comes a captivating novel about the infamous Mata Hari, exotic dancer, adored courtesan, and, possibly, infamous spy. Paris, 1917. The notorious dancer Mata Hari sits in a cold cell awaiting freedom . . . or death. Alone and despondent, Mata Hari is as confused as the rest of the world about the charges she's been arrested on: treason leading to the deaths of thousands of French soldiers. As Mata Hari waits for her fate to be decided, she relays the story of her life to a reporter who is allowed to visit her in prison. Beginning with her carefree childhood, Mata Hari recounts her father's cruel abandonment of her family as well her calamitous marriage to a military officer. Taken to the island of Java, Mata Hari refuses to be ruled by her abusive husband and instead learns to dance, paving the way to her stardom as Europe's most infamous exotic dancer. From lush Indian temples and glamorous Parisian theatres to stark German barracks in war-torn Europe, Moran brings to vibrant life the famed world of Mata Hari: dancer, courtesan, and possibly, spy.

Mata Hari

Tętniąca kolorami przepięknie napisana powieść historyczna. Po krwawej rewolucji francuskiej władza Napoleona jest absolutna. Niepokonany dowódca postanawia zakończyć bezdzietne małżeństwo z Józefiną i żąda ręki osiemnastoletnia Marii Ludwiki, córki Franciszka II. Dla nowej żony małżeństwo z dużo starszym, okrutnym i kapryśnym Napoleonem jest straszliwym poświęceniem. Jednak dziewczyna ma świadomość, że odmowa groziłaby wybuchem wojny z Austrią. Wielką pociechę w tej sytuacji przynosi jej przyjaźń z Hortensją, córką Józefiny z poprzedniego małżeństwa. Największą rywalką do uczuć męża okazuje się Paulina, siostra Napoleona, kobieta równie zaborcza i ambitna jak on sam. By zachować władzę, Paulina nie zawaha się użyć żadnego wybiegu. Kiedy wojna znowu rozgorzeje w Europie i dojdzie do kolejnego rozlewu krwi, druga cesarzowa będzie zmuszona do dokonania wyborów, które określą jej miejsce w historii i zdecydują o dalszych losach.

Druga cesarzowa

Nefertiti – „Frumoasa care, iată, vine“. Astfel au numit-o egiptenii pe cea mai charismatică și mai puternică regină din istoria lor, soția faraonului Amenhotep al IV-lea și mama vitregă a lui Tutankhamon. Crescută într-o familie de rang înalt, Nefertiti este aleasă ca soție a tânărului faraon, în speranța că-i va tempera ambițiile nemăsurate. Însă, în scurt timp, propria ambiție și setea de putere o vor transforma într-un conducător tiranic și lipsit de scrupule. Singura care îi va sta alături este sora ei, Mudnodjmet, pentru care iubirea este mai de preț decât orice glorie și putere.

Nefertiti. Regina Nilului

Esther Cross

Jeremy is a lonely little boy who moves to the country, loses a pet, and searches for a friend. He meets his grandmother who he barely remembers and she changes his life by sharing a secret room in an old farmhouse.

Nana's Secret Christmas Room

Discipleship for Catholics

Walking in the Spirit

Rebeka Hasan

Nigel Heslop

This book is a valuable resource for students preparing for Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Applied Science as outlined in the revised 2010 specification. It covers the Units Applications of Chemical Substances, Applications of Physical Science and Health Applications of Life Science. The book shows how the science being studied is used within science-based industries and it helps students develop their assignments. In particular it highlights the extra evidence that needs to be provided in the Portfolio to move from Pass to Merit or Distinction.

BTEC First in Applied Science

Based closely on historical events, this sensuously beautiful, astonishingly evocative novel tells the story of one of history’s most remarkable women—the first female Pharaoh of Egypt. Thirty-five centuries ago, Hatshepsut, the youngest daughter of the Pharaoh, was to marry her father’s illegitimate son and heir to the throne, Thothmes, in order to cleanse the bloodline in accordance with Egypt’s supreme law. Fearing his son’s incompetence, Hatshepsut’s father chose her as the heir—provided that the unprecedented ascension by a woman did not inspire the priests to commit treason or instill enough hatred in the envious heart of her half-brother and future consort to have her put to death. Rich in historical detail, this account recalls the rule of one of Egypt’s greatest queens who, under her father’s guidance, assumed the throne at the age of 15 and ruled brilliantly for more than two decades.

Dall’autrice del bestseller La regina dell’eternità Un incendio ha devastato il palazzo reale di Tebe: unica superstite della diciottesima dinastia è la principessa Nefertari. Nipote dell’affascinante Nefertiti, e quindi sciagurata erede di una famiglia considerata eretica e screditata da tutti, la giovane è destinata a un futuro di solitudine e di emarginazione. Quando il principe ereditario Ramses II si innamora di lei il popolo insorge e gli intrighi di corte si fanno sempre più spietati. Malgrado la forte opposizione e i molti ostacoli posti sul loro cammino, i due innamorati affrontano a testa alta ogni avversità. Ramses sale al trono e Nefertari diventa sua regina, gli ebrei vengono liberati dalla schiavitù e l’Egitto assiste al più grande esodo della storia. Una splendida storia d’amore vissuta tra sanguinose guerre e atmosfere di grande suggestione. «Una storia d’amore epica.» Boston Globe Hanno scritto di La regina dell’eternità: «Le pagine di questo libro narrano la storia per filo e per segno, svelando tutti gli intrighi di palazzo.» Cioè «In forma di romanzo storico Michelle Moran ricostruisce la storia di Nefertiti, tratteggiandone la forte personalità.» Terra Michelle Moran ha viaggiato in tutto il mondo, dallo Zimbabwe all’India, e ha svolto numerose ricerche in vari siti archeologici, traendone ispirazione per i suoi romanzi. Vive in California con suo marito. La Newton Compton ha già pubblicato La regina dell’eternità. Il romanzo di Nefertiti, sua opera d'esordio, che ha riscosso un notevole successo di pubblico e critica. Il sito internet personale dell’autrice è www.michellemoran.com.

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