Michelle Moran

Rodeados por los enemigos de Roma, Cleopatra y Marco Antonio deciden morir por sus propias manos cuando los ejércitos triunfantes de su rival, el vengativo Octavio, invaden Egipto. Sus tres hijos, Al

Nefertiti, wife of Amunhotep (Akhenaten), mother-in-law of Tutankhamen and the only female Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, was the most beautiful and adored women of Egypt. Whilst Nefertitis beauty takes her far with Egypts rulers and her people alike, it has no effect on her sister, Mutny, who has known her since birth. Nefertitis actions see Mutnys world and all her dreams destroyed. Cracks begin to show as the royal couples plans to create a legacy for themselves start to spiral out of control. With a sisters honesty and affection, Mutny pains a vivid portrait of an ambitious, headstrong and remarkable figure.

From the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti and Cleopatras Daughter comes the breathtaking story of Queen LakshmiIndias Joan of Arcwho against all odds defied the mighty British invasion to defend her beloved kingdom.When the British Empire sets its sights on India in the mid-nineteenth century, it expects a quick and easy conquest. India is fractured and divided into kingdoms, each independent and wary of one another, seemingly no match for the might of the English. But when they arrive in the Kingdom of Jhansi, the British army is met with a surprising challenge.Instead of surrendering, Queen Lakshmi raises two armiesone male and one femaleand rides into battle, determined to protect her country and her people. Although her soldiers may not appear at first to be formidable against superior British weaponry and training, Lakshmi refuses to back down from the empire determined to take away the land she loves.Told from the unexpected perspective of SitaQueen Lakshmis most favored companion and most trusted soldier in the all-female armyRebel Queen shines a light on a time and place rarely explored in historical fiction. In the tradition of her bestselling novel, Nefertiti, and through her strong, independent heroines fighting to make their way in a male dominated world, Michelle Moran brings nineteenth-century India to rich, vibrant life.

From the international bestselling author of Rebel Queen and Nefertiti comes a captivating novel about the infamous Mata Hari, exotic dancer, adored courtesan, and, possibly, relentless spy.Paris, 1917. The notorious dancer Mata Hari sits in a cold cell awaiting freedomor death. Alone and despondent, Mata Hari is as confused as the rest of the world about the charges shes 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 fathers 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 Europes most infamous dancer.From Indian temples and Parisian theatres to German barracks in war-torn Europe, international bestselling author Michelle Moran who expertly balances fact and fiction (Associated Press) brings to vibrant life the famed world of Mata Hari: dancer, courtesan, and possibly, spy.

Paris, 1788.Marie is a young woman in love with her oldest friend and neighbour, Henri. But she is also a determined businesswoman, eager to see her familys waxwork museum keep them safe and solvent. Her gift for modelling faces in wax brings her to Versailles, where she must teach the kings sister her skill. But the coming revolution will place Marie, her family and all of Paris in grave danger. As the monarchy is overthrown and the guillotine becomes a fixture in French life, Marie is expected to show her patriotism by making death masks from the severed heads of every key figure killed as the Reign of Terror begins and France enters its darkest time. How will Marie survive the Revolution? Who will survive it with her? And just how will this girl come to be known as the woman behind one of the most famous museums in the world?

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 shes 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 fathers 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 Europes 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.

1857, India.At nineteen years old, Sita is the shining star of Queen Lakshmi of Indias 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 - Lakshmis 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?

Empress Josephines family has been called to Napoleons court for the terrible news that he intends to divorce his barren wife of thirteen years and take a younger bride, the Austrian Princess Marie-Louise. For Josephines daughter, Hortense, this means she is free to leave her husband, Napoleons brother, having given the Bonapartes three heirs. As she looks for love, she must support her mother through the terrible grief of Napoleons betrayal. For his new wife, it is a terrible duty she must take on in her fathers name. She has nothing in common with the strange, older man she has married and can find little in her life to enjoy. But an unlikely friendship with Hortense will bring her much comfort, especially as she must fight for her own happiness. For Napoleons sister, Pauline Bonaparte, it is yet another woman stealing her brothers attention and affection. Having spent years attempting to control his power and his influence, she must fight harder and dirtier if she is to win...

Nefertiti is one of the worlds great legendary beauties. Seen through her sisters eyes, she is vividly brought to life in this heartbreaking story of celebrity, ambition, love and loss.At the tender age of fifteen, Nefertiti marries Akenathen, the Prince of Egypt, her dreams coming true as she rises to fame and fortune. Bathed and decorated by a team of body servants her natural beauty is enhanced until she becomes mesmerizing. She is soon the darling of the people and her husbands closest confidant.But when her husband breaks with a thousand years of tradition, defying the priests and the military, it will take all Nefertitis wiles to keep the nation from being torn apart. Shes prepared to sacrifice her sister to strengthen her power and this act will lock the two women in a feud that only death can break

The incredible untold story of the children of Cleopatra, Egypts most powerful and notorious rulera novel that brims over with rich details of Roman life, historical personages, and political turmoil (Romantic Times)from the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti and MariaFast-paced, intriguing, and beautifully written.The Boston GlobeThe marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antonys rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. When their orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome, only twothe ten-year-old twins Selene and Alexandersurvive the journey. As they come of age, they are buffeted by the personal ambitions of Octavians family and court, by the ever-present threat of slave rebellion, and by the longings deep within their own hearts. Recounted in Selenes youthful and engaging voice, Michelle Moran introduces a compelling cast of historical characters: Octavia, the emperor Octavians kind and compassionate sister, abandoned by Marc Antony for Cleopatra; Livia, Octavians bitter and jealous wife; Marcellus, Octavians handsome, flirtatious nephew and heir apparent; Tiberius, Livias sardonic son and Marcelluss great rival for power; and Juba, Octavians watchful aide, whose honored position at court has far-reaching effects on the lives of the young Egyptian royals. Based on meticulous research, Cleopatras Daughter is a fascinating portrait of imperial Rome and of the people and events of this most tumultuous period in human history. Emerging from the shadows of the past, Selene must confront the same forces that destroyed her mother and struggle to meet a different fate.

In this stunning novel of passion, power, and redemption, a forgotten princess in ancient Egypt must overcome her familys past and remake historyfrom the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti and Maria.Morans careful attention to detail and her artful storytelling bring these people to vivid life, imbuing ancient history with suspense and urgency.The Boston GlobeThe winds of change are blowing through Thebes. A devastating palace fire has killed the Eighteenth Dynastys royal familywith the exception of Nefertari, the niece of the reviled former queen, Nefertiti. The girls deceased family has been branded as heretical, and no one in Egypt will speak their names. But this changes when she is taken under the wing of the Pharoahs aunt, then brought to the temple of Hathor, where she is educated in a manner befitting a future queen. Soon Nefertari catches the eye of the Crown Prince, and despite her familys history, they fall in love and wish to marry. Yet all of Egypt opposes this union between the rising star of a new dynasty and the fading star of an old, heretical one. While political adversity sets the country on edge, Nefertari becomes the wife of Ramses the Great. Destined to be the most powerful Pharoah in Egypt, he is also the man who must confront the most famous exodus in history.

At the dawn of the Roman Empire, when tyranny ruled, a daughter of Egypt and a son of Rome found each other . . .Selenes 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 empireWhen 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?

The world knows Madame Tussaud as a wax artist extraordinaire, but who was this woman who became one of the most famous sculptresses of all time? From the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti and Maria comes a rollicking drama (Good Housekeeping) that is intimate and entertaining (Associated Press).Both a gripping, fictionalized biography of an intriguing woman and a well-paced, illuminating chronicle of the French Revolution.New York Journal of BooksSmart and ambitious, Marie Tussaud has learned the secrets of wax sculpting by working alongside her uncle in their celebrated wax museum, the Salon de Cire. From her popular model of the American ambassador, Thomas Jefferson, to her tableau of the royal family at dinner, Maries museum provides Parisians with the very latest news on fashion, gossip, and even politics. Her customers hail from every walk of life, yet her greatest dream is to attract the attention of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI; their stamp of approval on her work could catapult her and her museum to the fame and riches she desires. Though many people are starving and can no longer afford bread, Maries business is booming. In salons and cafes across Paris, people like Maximilien Robespierre are lashing out against the monarchy. Soon, theres whispered talk of revolution. Spanning five years, from the budding revolution to the Reign of Terror, Madame Tussaud brings us into the world of an incredible heroine whose talent for wax modeling saved her life and preserved the faces of a vanished kingdom.

When Nefertaris entire family is killed in a fire, shes left to grow up alone, a spare princess in the palace of the new Pharaoh. Her young life is overshadowed by the past - the name of her infamous aunt, Nefertiti, the Heretic Queen, still strikes terror into the hearts of Egyptians. So, when she finds herself falling in love with the young Pharaoh, Ramesses, she knows its not going to be easy to win his heart.But when the Pharaohs aunt takes Nefertari under her wing and begins to educate her in the ways to gain a mans attention - and hold it - marriage to him seems within her reach. Yet, even as Ramesses declares his love for her, she knows theres more work to be done. If shes to be queen, all of Egypt must recognise her worth and overcome her connection to the dark, heretical days of the past.Ramesses will face challenges from all sides: war, drought, conquest and the determination of a man named Ahmoses will all threaten his reign. Could Egypts rulers, and more importantly her people, ever allow him to marry the woman he loves, let alone make her his Queen?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A compulsively readable (Diana Gabaldon) novel teeming with love, betrayal, and religious conflict that brings ancient Egypt to vivid life, from the author of Cleopatras Daughter and MariaMeticulously researched and richly detailed . . . an engrossing tribute to one of the most powerful and alluring women in history.The Boston GlobeNefertiti and her younger sister, Mutnodjmet, have been raised in a powerful family that has provided wives to the rulers of Egypt for centuries. Ambitious, charismatic, and beautiful, Nefertiti is destined to marry Amunhotep, an unstable young pharaoh. It is hoped that her strong personality will temper the young rulers heretical desire to forsake Egypts ancient gods. From the moment of her arrival in Thebes, Nefertiti is beloved by the people, but she fails to see that powerful forces are plotting against her husbands reign. The only person brave enough to warn the queen is her younger sister, yet remaining loyal to Nefertiti will force Mutnodjmet into a dangerous political gameone that could cost her everything she holds dear.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Maria von Trapp. You know the name and the iconic songs, but do you know her real story? This dramatic novel, based on the woman glamorized in The Sound of Music, brings Maria to life as never before.As immersive, heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive as the musical . . . This one is not to be missed.Allison Pataki, author of Finding Margaret FullerIn the 1950s, Oscar Hammerstein is asked to write the lyrics to a musical based on the life of a woman named Maria von Trapp. Hes intrigued to learn that she was once a novice who hoped to live quietly as an Austrian nun before her abbey sent her away to teach a widowed barons sickly child. What should have been a ten-month assignment, however, unexpectedly turned into a marriage proposal. And when the family was forced to flee their home to escape the Nazis, it was Maria who instructed them on how to survive using nothing but the power of their voices.Its an inspirational story, to be sure, and as half of the famous Rodgers & Hammerstein duo, Hammerstein knows it has big Broadway potential. Yet much of Marias life will have to be reinvented for the stage, and with the horrors of war still fresh in peoples minds, Hammerstein cant let audiences see just how close the von Trapps came to losing their lives.But when Maria sees the script that is supposedly based on her life, she becomes so incensed that she sets off to confront Hammerstein in person. Told that hes busy, she is asked to express her concerns to his secretary, Fran, instead. The pair strike up an unlikely friendship as Maria tells Fran about her life, contradicting much of what will eventually appear in The Sound of Music.A tale of love, loss, and the difficult choices that we are often forced to make, Maria is a powerful reminder that the truth is usually more complicatedand certainly more compellingthan the stories immortalized by Hollywood.

Two women vie to change their destinies after Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte orders marriage to a princess he hopes will bear him a royal heir in this compelling novel from the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti and Maria. A fascinating tale that wont soon be forgotten.Times Record NewsAfter the bloody French Revolution, Emperor Napoleons power is absolute. When eighteen-year-old Marie-Louise is told that the emperor has demanded her hand in marriage, her father presents her with a terrible choice: marry the cruel, capricious Napoleon, or refuse and plunge her country into war. To save her fathers throne, Marie-Louise is determined to be a good wife. But at the extravagant French court, she finds many rivals for her new husbands affection, including Napoleons sister Pauline, who is fiercely jealous, utterly uncontrollable, and the only woman as ambitious as the emperor himself. When war once again sweeps the Continent and bloodshed threatens Marie-Louises family, the second empress is forced to make choices that will determine her place in historyand change the course of her life.

La cautivadora historia de una mujer destinada a reinar sobre Egipto y su hermana.La poderosa familia de Nefertiti siempre ha engendrado esposas para los gobernantes de Egipto durante siglos y ella esta ahora destinada a casarse con Amenhotep, el faraon mas joven e inestable. Ambiciosa, carismatica y bella, Nefertiti es adorada por las masas, se convierte en la princesa del pueblo. Sin embargo, como no puede gestar un heredero, la posicion de su familia en la corte comienza a peligrar.Al mismo tiempo, se da cuenta de que ha subestimado el descontento que el pueblo egipcio tiene con su marido, que se deshizo de los antiguos dioses por decreto para convertir Egipto en monoteista. Los sacerdotes y los militares conspiran contra el. La unica persona que pone a Nefertiti sobre aviso es Mut-Najmat, su hermana menor. Reflexiva y observadora, Mut-Najmat prefiere, desde siempre, una vida simple y tranquila, alejada de las intrigas de la corte. Y quiere compartir esa vida con el hombre al que ama. Pero Nefertiti decide que su hermana tiene que casarse por conveniencia politica y no por amor, al igual que ella. Para logar su independencia, Mut-Najmat tendra que desafiar a su hermana, la mujer mas poderosa de Egipto, y abrazar asi la vida que sueña.Nefertiti es uno de los personajes mas amados de la Historia. Su poderosa y atrayente figura como gobernante de Egipto la catapulto a la fama universal y a las ambiciones y sueños de arqueologos, historiadores y escritores. Un capitulo fascinante en la cultura egipcia retratado con maestria en esta fascinante novela.