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Sphinx's Queen by Esther Friesner

Sphinx's Queen

Paperback – Illustrated, September 27, 2011

Esther Friesner

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · September 27, 2011

Esther Friesner's fanbase is growing.

Historical YA RomanceHistorical YA FantasyHistorical YA - Ancient Worldsseries
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Who it’s for
A royal escape becomes a journey through Egyptian intrigue, romance, and questions of sacred belief.
Themes
Questioning sacred beliefs, Friendship and loyalty, Romance
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

Esther Friesner's fanbase is growing. Readers who love girl-centric teen fantasy/adventure are happily following her from ancient Greece to ancient Egypt and beyond. Overnight, every aspect of Nefertiti's life has changed. She is no longer living at the royal palace as the intended bride of the crown prince. Instead, she is being chased by the prince's soldiers for a crime she did not commit.

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Traveling with two of her dearest friends, including the crown prince's brother, Nefertiti takes shelter in the wild hills along the Nile's west bank. But she is determined to plead her case and set things right. As she begins to question long-held sacred beliefs—a questioning that could alter the fabric of Egyptian society—her extraordinary journey from commoner to royalty brings adventure, intrigue, and romance.

Royal Stakes, Sacred Questions

A royal escape becomes a journey through Egyptian intrigue, romance, and questions of sacred belief.

Come here for

  • Nile-side danger and a heroine intent on setting things right
  • Ancient Egyptian intrigue with a romantic thread

Expect

  • Adventure shaped by royal danger and friendship
  • Long-held sacred beliefs put to the question

Where it sits

Historical YA - Ancient Worlds80%
Historical YA Fantasy39%
Historical YA Romance31%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Adventure
  • YA Stories About Girls & Women
  • Historical YA - Ancient Worlds
Authors
Esther Friesner
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
September 27, 2011
Format
Paperback
Theme
Questioning sacred beliefs · Friendship and loyalty · Romance
Reading lane
YA Adventure