[Book One of Patron Queens Series] *** It wasn't often the Egyptian Goddess Bastet took an interest in the lives of mortals but somehow Nefer, the wild and beautiful child of the court, caught her eye. When the gods play their games with mortals it can cause chaos, but mark my words human - it makes for a great story. *** With Kemet still recovering from the previous dynasty's chaos, tensions are high and everything rests on the shoulders of the crown prince, Ramesses II, who will one day be Pharaoh. As he matures all eyes in the kingdom turn to him expectantly. Under their scrutiny he must navigate the politics and intrigues of court, and most importantly pick out a chief wife to rule beside him. Nefertari was indeed willful and proud, the daughter of a general, a creature of spirit. A girl seemingly unsuitable for the demands of life in the royal court; too smart, too rash, too headstrong for a woman. Perhaps she wasn't the wise choice for Queen, perhaps he should not have given her a second glance. Perhaps he fell in love.