8-30-11 The Search for Nefertiti by Joann Fletcher - Non-Fiction

4 - Written by an Egyptologist whose main specialty has been hair, dress, and cosmetics, this book makes a very compelling argument for the discovery of Nefertiti's body and her rule as Pharaoh. Easily readable, Fletcher starts at the beginning of her career and lays the path she followed to come to her well founded conclusions. An introduction written by another historian explains that although her theories have not been accepted by the scientific community at large, he believes she will be proven correct with time. This book reads like an adventure story and gives a lot of historical information about the time period of the 'Heretic Pharaoh'. A fascinating read for those who enjoy history or ancient Egypt.