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This book provides an unbiased introduction to ancient Egyptian religion and royal life through the story of one famous queen / king: Hatshepsut. There is a lot of speculation involved due to gaps in the archaeological record, but the author is diligent in acknowledging these points and explaining her reasoning. The only major flaw with this book is the last few pages, where she tries to make a completely unsubstantiated argument about modern power / gender dynamics vis a vis women in power based on how Hatshepsut's immediate successors sought to erase her legacy as pharaoh. Just skip that bit and this is a five star read!