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born
San Fernando Valley, The United States
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member since
August 2009


About this author

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Michelle Moran was born in southern California. After attending Pomona College, she earned a Masters Degree from the Claremont Graduate University. During her six years as a public high school teacher, Michelle used her summers to travel around the world, and it was her experiences as a volunteer on archaeological digs that inspired her to write historical fiction. She is the international bestselling author of Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen, Cleopatra's Daughter, Madame Tussaud, and The Second Empress. Her novels have been translated into more than twenty languages, and in 2011, her fourth book, Madame Tussaud, was op...more


Average rating: 4.05 · 42,078 ratings · 5,733 reviews · 15 distinct works · Similar authors
Nefertiti
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 13,077 ratings — published 2007 — 33 editions
The Heretic Queen
4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 8,953 ratings — published 2008 — 19 editions
Cleopatra's Daughter
4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 10,406 ratings — published 2009 — 19 editions
Madame Tussaud: A Novel of ...
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 7,599 ratings — published 2011 — 15 editions
The Second Empress: A Novel...
3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 1,854 ratings — published 2012 — 11 editions
The Egyptian Royals Collect...
4.65 of 5 stars 4.65 avg rating — 110 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
The Empress of India
2.67 of 5 stars 2.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — expected publication 2014
Medieval World Plus Wiesner...
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
Talon of the Silver Hawk (C...
3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 6,273 ratings — published 2002 — 22 editions
Medieval Europe, and Mediev...
0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
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“But we are all sorry when loss comes for us. The test of our character comes not in how many tears we shed but in how we act after those tears have dried.”
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message 9: by Jenno

Jenno Thank you for adding me :)
I just LOVED Nefertiti, so I'll start to read Cleopatra's Daughter very soon (hoping that I'll find The Heretic Queen, too :( )!
I love your work, keep it up!! :D


message 8: by Genie

Genie Thank you for accepting my friend request :)
I have your book Madame Tussaud sitting proudly on my bookshelf and it looks amazing!


Laura Lee Just ordered the new book on line. Can't wait. I had really enjoyed the Marie Antoinette book.


Jennifer Williams Wow! Thank you for accepting my friend request. I love your work! And cant wait for Second Empress!!!


message 5: by Dutch

Dutch Hi Michelle, I'm just now sinking my teeth in to Nefertiti. So far so good! :)


message 4: by Natasha (Intertwined Blog) (last edited Sep 26, 2011 04:29am)

Natasha (Intertwined Blog) Thank you for connecting with me. I loved reading "Nefertiti" and can not wait untill I can also read "Cleopatra's Daughter". Please check out my blog "Where Every Book = A New Adventure", if you haven't already. I look forward to sharing my love of books with you.


Pamela Hey Michelle...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


Cayman You are amazing!!! Can't wait for Madame Tussaud!


message 1: by Sarah

Sarah Just heard the news that your book 'Nefertiti' was chosen as Target's Book Club Pick! Congratulations! Love the new cover!


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