{"title":"Esther Friesner","description":"Nebula Award winner ESTHER FRIESNER is the author of more than 30 novels and over 150 short stories, including the story \"Thunderbolt\" in Random House's Young Warriors anthology, which lead to the creation of Nobody's Princess and Nobody's Prize. She is also the editor of seven popular anthologies. Her works have been published around the world. Educated at Vassar College and Yale University, where she taught for a number of years, Ms. Friesner is also a poet, a playwright, and once wrote an advice column, \"Ask Auntie Esther.\" She is married, is the mother of two, harbors cats, and lives in Connecticut. You can visit Esther at: www.sff.net\/people\/e.friesner\/.","products":[{"product_id":"sphinxs-queen-paperback","title":"Sphinx's Queen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsther Friesner's fanbase is growing. Readers who love girl-centric teen fantasy\/adventure are happily following her from ancient Greece to ancient Egypt and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOvernight, every aspect of Nefertiti's life has changed. She is no longer living at the royal palace as the intended bride of the crown prince. Instead, she is being chased by the prince's soldiers for a crime she did not commit. Traveling with two of her dearest friends, including the crown prince's brother, Nefertiti takes shelter in the wild hills along the Nile's west bank. But she is determined to plead her case and set things right. As she begins to question long-held sacred beliefs--a questioning that could alter the fabric of Egyptian society--her extraordinary journey from commoner to royalty brings adventure, intrigue, and romance.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50530784346335,"sku":"9780375856587","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/2rO3p682zx9780375856587.webp?v=1783360668"},{"product_id":"spirits-chosen-paperback","title":"Spirit's Chosen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom princess to slave in the blink of an eye. . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHimiko's world is falling apart. An attack by a rival clan, the Ookami, has left many from her tribe dead or enslaved. Amid the chaos and fear, Himiko hatches a plan to save her people. But just when it seems that she will outwit Ryu, the cruel Ookami leader, she is captured. Held against her will, Himiko starts to realize that not all of the Ookami are her enemies. Though she may not see her path as clearly as the spirits seem to, there's more adventure (and even unexpected love) for this princess turned shaman-warrior. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders who love strong girl-centric adventures are eating up Esther Friesner's Princesses of Myth books, finding the mash-up of historical fiction and fantasy adventure irresistible! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Himiko is brave and bold. I love her!\" \u003c\/b\u003e--Tamora Pierce, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This historical fiction\/mythology\/fantasy blend is perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce, Rick Riordan, and P. C. Cast.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50540973654239,"sku":"9780375873164","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/CV6mN4hbbw9780375873164.webp?v=1783551320"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/esther-friesner.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}