num_pages: 368
description: Ancient Egypt springs to life in this enthralling sequel to Sphinxs Princess . As she did in Nobodys Princess and Nobodys Prize  author Esther Friesner offers readers a fresh look at an iconic figure blending historical fiction and mythology in a heady concoction.Hunted . . . Overnight every aspect of Nefertitis 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 and his soldiers for a crime she did not commit.Hidden . . . Traveling with two of her dearest friends including the crown princes brother who helped her escape Nefertiti takes shelter in the wild hills along the Niles west bank. She must rely on her own resourcefulness and skills (all those secret archery lessons prove very useful) as the fugitives fight to survive.Haunted . . . But the need for justice gnaws at Nefertiti. She is determined to plead her case to the Pharaoh and set things right. As she begins to question long-held sacred beliefsa questioning that could alter the fabric of Egyptian societyher extraordinary journey from commoner to royalty brings adventure intrigue and romance.
language: English
title: Sphinx's Queen
publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers