Cleopatra's Daughter - Michelle Moran

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THE INCREDIBLE UNTOLD STORY OF THE CHILDREN OF CLEOPATRA, EGYPT'S MOST POWERFUL AND NOTORIOUS RULER

The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antony’s rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. When their orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome, only two—the ten-year-old twins Selene and Alexander—survive the journey. As they come of age, they are buffeted by the personal ambitions of Octavian’s family and court, by the ever-present threat of slave rebellion, and by the longings deep within their own hearts.

Based on meticulous research, Cleopatra’s Daughter is a fascinating portrait of imperial Rome and of the people and events of this most tumultuous period in human history. Emerging from the shadows of the past, Selene must confront the same forces that destroyed her mother and struggle to meet a different fate. A young woman of irresistible charm and preternatural intelligence, Selene will capture your heart.

“One of the headiest and most intoxicating eras in ancient history is meticulously and vividly brought to life.” — Booklist

“The tale brims over with rich details of Roman life, historical personages, and political turmoil. Add the coming-of-age aspect and you have a novel that will appeal to readers on many levels.” — Romantic Times