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The Desert Queen #1
The Tale of Nefret
Twin daughters of an ancient Bedouin king struggle under the weight of an ominous prophecy that threatens to divide them forever. Royal sibling rivalry explodes as the young women realize that they must fight for their future and for the love of Alexio, the man they both love. The Tale of Nefret chronicles their lives as they travel in two different directions. One sister becomes the leader of the Meshwesh while the other travels to Egypt as an unwilling gift to Pharaoh.
From the desert to the throne room, The Tale of Nefret is the first book in The Desert Queen trilogy, the fictional story of Nefretiti, Queen of Egypt.
From the desert to the throne room, The Tale of Nefret is the first book in The Desert Queen trilogy, the fictional story of Nefretiti, Queen of Egypt.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2015
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May 12, 2018
4,25 stars - English Ebook - I have dyslexia -
A dazzeling tale of sibling rivalry that guides one sister to the throne of Egypt.
In this first book of the series the Dessert Queen, we meet the two sisters Pah and Nefret. One cold, one warm hearted. There people, the Meshwesh , were driven from their home into the dessert.
- clappin my hands tree times, I Smiled amused at a half dozen pairs of dark eyes that watched me enteranced with every word and movement I made. -
The two siblings are forced to trails to determine who is going to lead the tribe as Mekha. Both sisters love the same man. One sister sister becomes the leader of the tribe the other will go to Egypt.
I enjoyed this novel with referentces to acient Egypt. Times where hard in the dessert. And when you can not trused your own sister what will you do?
Would like to read the second book in this series: The falcon rises.
- Somehow, I would convince Pharaoh to help us. - 🌹🦋🌷
A dazzeling tale of sibling rivalry that guides one sister to the throne of Egypt.
In this first book of the series the Dessert Queen, we meet the two sisters Pah and Nefret. One cold, one warm hearted. There people, the Meshwesh , were driven from their home into the dessert.
- clappin my hands tree times, I Smiled amused at a half dozen pairs of dark eyes that watched me enteranced with every word and movement I made. -
The two siblings are forced to trails to determine who is going to lead the tribe as Mekha. Both sisters love the same man. One sister sister becomes the leader of the tribe the other will go to Egypt.
I enjoyed this novel with referentces to acient Egypt. Times where hard in the dessert. And when you can not trused your own sister what will you do?
Would like to read the second book in this series: The falcon rises.
- Somehow, I would convince Pharaoh to help us. - 🌹🦋🌷
January 4, 2018
Well, that was a book that I read.
March 30, 2017
Rated 3.5 stars
June 30, 2016
3.5 stars
I thought I'd give it a try and never actually expected it to be a nice read
I enjoyed it but I don't think I'll continue the series
I thought I'd give it a try and never actually expected it to be a nice read
I enjoyed it but I don't think I'll continue the series
May 14, 2018
This book was wonderful. It was full of unrest and had great historical details included. It kept me hooked late into the night. I would recommend to someone who enjoys Egyptian (type) history, though it is fictional.
January 31, 2017
Hand on heart, I have never read any books set in deserts or Egypt, but this book totally hooked me. The nature of Nefret's character maker her highly likable and I experienced her growth and development with anticipation and excitement. Super enjoyable, easy read.
September 13, 2017
EXCELLENT!
I truly enjoyed this book completely losing myself in it. The story felt like home. I was very happy to find there are three more books and all are in kindle unlimited! I can only tell you this-if you want to relax and get away, immersing your self in a great historical novel, get this! It is not an actual cliff hanger but if you're like me, when it ended I wanted more and was so happy to discover there is a set. It's all in kindle unlimited, appropriate for anyone to read and the kind of story you don't want to set down for anything. I highly recommend this book! :)
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! :) :D
I truly enjoyed this book completely losing myself in it. The story felt like home. I was very happy to find there are three more books and all are in kindle unlimited! I can only tell you this-if you want to relax and get away, immersing your self in a great historical novel, get this! It is not an actual cliff hanger but if you're like me, when it ended I wanted more and was so happy to discover there is a set. It's all in kindle unlimited, appropriate for anyone to read and the kind of story you don't want to set down for anything. I highly recommend this book! :)
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! :) :D
January 19, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. It started a bit slow, but I stayed with it and am glad I did. I most enjoy reading all things paranormal. M.L. Bullock is one of my favorite authors. This was a nice change from haunted houses and paranormal investigations. Just staring book 2 in the Desert Queen series. I am really looking forward to seeing how Nefret will fair now that she is finally in Egypt!
June 27, 2017
Interesting
I'm not sure if any or parts of the story are true but it is possibility that the story of Nefertiti could have started this way that's why I say interesting. The story leave you to wonder and ready for the next book
I'm not sure if any or parts of the story are true but it is possibility that the story of Nefertiti could have started this way that's why I say interesting. The story leave you to wonder and ready for the next book
August 5, 2017
The tradition of storytelling is honored in this telling. It's a short, lovely read. I enjoy reading about strong women in history and the beginning of Nefret's journey to Egypt is an interesting one.
December 22, 2020
Devine
Such a lovely tell. I was very engrossed in the storyline. It was very well written and sad as to what happens...can't wait to read the next book to find out what happens next.
Such a lovely tell. I was very engrossed in the storyline. It was very well written and sad as to what happens...can't wait to read the next book to find out what happens next.
June 8, 2017
Enjoyable
I enjoy a book based on historical figures where the author presents them as real people and I get to peer into their world and lives.
I enjoy a book based on historical figures where the author presents them as real people and I get to peer into their world and lives.
June 9, 2017
Fantastic
An enjoyable book, from beginning to end. I could not put it down, kept me up late at night. I recommend it.
An enjoyable book, from beginning to end. I could not put it down, kept me up late at night. I recommend it.
July 25, 2017
Why is she white on the cover?
August 31, 2017
Loved it!
Good story, keeps your interest. I am forward to reading the next book in the series! I bought all 4 of them.
Good story, keeps your interest. I am forward to reading the next book in the series! I bought all 4 of them.
February 6, 2018
IT was great! I'm loving this first tale of the Most Beautiful Queens back round.
i'm not doing spoilers, so all i can say is read and fall into the mystical world of Egypt.
i'm not doing spoilers, so all i can say is read and fall into the mystical world of Egypt.
April 19, 2019
It is a great book to read
February 7, 2018
An enjoyable holiday read, with believable characters.
August 16, 2018
Ok
Not as good as I hoped. The story drags a but in places, but worth continuing the series. A nice little cliffhanger ending too.
Not as good as I hoped. The story drags a but in places, but worth continuing the series. A nice little cliffhanger ending too.
May 9, 2020
2.5 stars. I have book #2 so will read it but it will have to be a lot better for me to go on with the series. Nothing wrong with it really. There was just not much to it.
October 1, 2020
Hooked
The start of a promisingly good series that I will continue reading. Twin sisters who are forced to travel different paths. How will their tribe survive?
The start of a promisingly good series that I will continue reading. Twin sisters who are forced to travel different paths. How will their tribe survive?
April 25, 2023
Slow to start, but a great piece of storytelling.
November 20, 2016
Desert tribal conflicts
The glory of Egypt we envision is the end result of the any desert tribes who became integrated into the life force that became the strange and dark people of Egypt. This series reveals that rivalries between sisters exist among the desert oasis and the great pillars in the temples at Thebes.
The glory of Egypt we envision is the end result of the any desert tribes who became integrated into the life force that became the strange and dark people of Egypt. This series reveals that rivalries between sisters exist among the desert oasis and the great pillars in the temples at Thebes.
May 3, 2016
Needs a patient reading
Not a bad read. The plot is based on the mythical city of Zerzura. The story from middle eastern sources tell that it was inhabited by light skinned and silver haired people, while the author portrays I this story that it was the city of Meshwesh people.
Not a bad read. The plot is based on the mythical city of Zerzura. The story from middle eastern sources tell that it was inhabited by light skinned and silver haired people, while the author portrays I this story that it was the city of Meshwesh people.
May 31, 2016
Interesting take on the history of Nefertiti. Enjoyed the story as it moved along crisply. There are two other books in the series and have read a sample of the second. The timeline is a bit wonky and certain key figures have wrong names but other than that I am enjoying the story telling.
September 25, 2016
The tale of Nefret by M L Bullock... A historical fiction, first in the series... great storyline a desert queen of the tribals fights for the safety of her people to land up at the pharaohs land to destine her future.
October 30, 2016
Good read, fast too.
Characters were not flat, very descriptive writing , could picture in your mind as you read. Can't wait to read the next book, however me personally don't like the chapters are told by the different characters.
Characters were not flat, very descriptive writing , could picture in your mind as you read. Can't wait to read the next book, however me personally don't like the chapters are told by the different characters.
January 27, 2017
took me a bit to get into it but once I was in the story, I was totally immersed in it. Different from anything else I've read. So nice to have a fresh new storyline! I loved M. L. Bullock's other series, Seven Sisters & this flows just as that one did. Onto the 2nd bokk.
January 18, 2016
A great book
I can not wait till book two. At first I did not think in would like it, it did not take long to love it!!!
I can not wait till book two. At first I did not think in would like it, it did not take long to love it!!!
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