Imagining Nefertiti, a novel by Natasha Rendell

GENRE: HISTORICAL FICTION

A Saga of Power, Faith, and the Struggle for Egypt’s Soul

“Warm, gentle winds blew and blew, and the loamy soil swirled playfully about before shifting, oh, so slightly. Then, little by little, piece by piece, remnants of the City were unearthed by curious people who had come from faraway lands. A stone tablet, a shard of pottery, portions of a shattered statue and pieces of beautifully painted tiles. A bust of a woman, who could she possibly be?”

In the shadow of the past, they dreamed of a new world and dared to bring it into the light.

The magnificent reimagining of the life of Egypt’s most enigmatic queen. From her journey as a young princess of the kingdom of Saba to a new home and role as the wife of Egypt’s revolutionary Pharaoh Akhenaton. To the founding of the mysterious and controversial city of the Aten — the City of Light.

In their quest for cultural, artistic, and spiritual innovation, Akhenaton and Nefertiti enrage their powerful opponents within the orthodoxy. Recounted through the words of Tashia, Nefertiti’s life-long companion and trusted confidante, we bear witness to a dynasty’s passions and hopes, triumphs and sorrows as their lives weave into the fabric of Egypt’s phenomenal story.

Out of the dramatic ambitions and conflicts of the Amarna Period, Natasha Rendell evokes the spiritual mysticism and iconoclastic vision of Akhenaton and Nefertiti. Creating an imaginative narrative of innovative and unorthodox historical interpretation.

Reviews of Imagining Nefertiti

“Natasha Rendell crafts a sweeping narrative that blends historical intrigue, spiritual reflection, political drama, and emotional depth, drawing readers into ancient Egypt through the eyes of those closest to its future queen. From the opening pages, the story establishes a sense of destiny and mystery, creating an atmosphere that feels both epic and intimate.”—MÁRCIA, BOOKSIRENS REVIEWER

“For anyone who is interested in Egyptian history, especially strong women this is a very good read. Nefertiti is smart, strong and integral in the development of her husband’s dream of a new city. All the while watching her back as she is a threat to the powerful priests. One of the best books about her that I have read.”— SUSAN, NETGALLEY REVIEWER

PRINT TEXT size is a 12-point Garamond with 1.35 line spacing.

Published: 22 March 2026
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 622
Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm (6 x 9 inches)
Language: English
Publisher: Renwulf Creations
Country of Publication: New Zealand
ISBN Hardcover: 978-0-473-64365-2
ISBN Paperback: 978-0-473-64364-5
ISBN EPUB: 978-0-473-64366-9
Kindle ASIN: B0FXP3MYS5
(Kindle ISBN: 978-0-473-64367-6)

BISAC Categories:
FIC014010 FICTION / Historical / Ancient
FDV Metaphysical / Philosophical Fiction
FW Religious and Spiritual Fiction

THEMA Subject Categories:
FV Historical Fiction
QRSA Ancient Egyptian Religion and Mythology
FW Religious and Spiritual Fiction

THEMA Subject Qualifiers:
(1QBAE) Ancient Egypt
(3C-AA-E) 3C-AA-E c 2686 to c 323 BCE (Ancient Egyptian period)
(1HBE-AA-D) Nile Valley and Delta