Stephanie Thornton is a writer and history teacher who has been obsessed with infamous women from ancient history since she was twelve. Her previous novel is The Secret History. She lives with her husband and daughter in Alaska.
<b>Praise for <i>Daughter of the Gods</i></b> A wonderfully intimate and dramatic evocation of ancient Egypt, where one headstrong young woman dares to become pharaoh. Stephanie Thornton vividly portrays the heat and the danger, the passion and the heartbreak A touching love story combines with a thrilling tale of death, courage and political intrigue to produce a superbly researched and powerfully written novel. This is the kind of book that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. A remarkable story, remarkably told. Kate Furnivall, author of <i>Shadows on the Nile</i> and <i>The Russian Concubine</i> An epic saga that brings ancient Egypt to life with vivid imagery and lovely prose. Stephanie Thornton is a rising star! Stephanie Dray, author of <i>Lily of the Nile</i> Hatshepsut crackles with fascinating complexity. Vicky Alvear Shecter, author of <i>Cleopatra s Moon </i>and <i>Curses and Smoke: A Novel of Pompeii </i> Stephanie Thornton's heroines are bold, brave, and powerful they make me want to stand up and cheer. Kate Quinn, author of <i><i>Lady of the Eternal City</i></i>