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Kiya
Kiya: Hope of the Pharaoh | Katie Hamstead
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When Naomi's sisters are snatched up to be taken to be wives of the erratic Pharaoh, Akhenaten, she knows they won't survive the palace, so she offers herself in their place. The fearsome Commander Horemheb sees her courage, and knows she is exactly what he is looking for... The Great Queen Nefertiti despises Naomi instantly, and strips her of her Hebrew lineage, including her name, which is changed to Kiya. Kiya allies herself with Horemheb, who pushes her to greatness and encourages her to make the Pharaoh fall in love with her. When Akhenaten declares Kiya will be the mother of his heir, Nefertiti, furious with jealousy, schemes to destroy Kiya. Kiya must play the deadly game carefully. She is in a silent battle of wills, and a struggle for who will one day inherit the crown. If she does bear an heir, she knows she will need to fight to protect him, as well as herself, from Nefertiti who is out for blood.
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Butterfinger
Kiya: Hope of the Pharaoh | Katie Hamstead
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Had this book for a few years before I decided to read it. I only purchased it because the title is similar to my daughter's name. It was GREAT!!! I recommend it to any type of reader. It has intrigue, a nasty villainess, love interests, and a hero who will not betray her Hebrew beliefs.

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Reita325
Kiya: Hope of the Pharaoh | Katie Hamstead
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My passion is Egyptology and the 18th dynasty is my favorite. Akhenaten is my favorite Pharaoh. Historically, Kiya was one of Akhenaten's wives and possibly the mother of 'King Tut.' Allen Drury's historical novel, 'A God Against the Gods' about Akhenaten and his family is the one to beat, but I enjoyed this too. Reading about ancient Egypt is the next best thing to being there.