Nefertiti

Nefertiti's parents were assassinated before her fifth birthday. From that time on, she always had an entourage of 5 or more men to guard her. Kidnappings were very prevalent back in the 1300's BC. She was very beautiful and in line to marry into royalty when she was 15.
She married the Egyptian Pharaoh's son, Amenhotip III, and ruled for 12 years. She had 6 daughters and died at the age of 40.
This story is full of Egyptian and Phoenician civilizations. It also gives a brief glance into the trials and tribulations of young beautiful women who seek power and the life of royalty. The reader learns about all the weapons, arms, and warships.