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Cleopatra's Daughter (Hardcover)

By: Michelle Moran (Author)

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"Moran skillfully weaves into her latest book plenty of political history and detail without ever weighing down the story, which is fast-paced, intriguing, and beautifully written....In CLEOPATRA'S DAUGHTER, she once again demonstrates her talent for taking long-forgotten historical figures and bringing them vividly to life."

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A tale inspired by the lives of the children of Cleopatra and Marc Antony finds Selene, her twin Alexander, their younger brother Ptolemy sent to the palace of a formidable family rival after the deaths of their parents, where they adapt to Roman culture while making perilous journeys toward adulthood. By the best-selling author of Nefertiti.

A tale inspired by the lives of the children of Cleopatra and Marc Antony finds Selene, her twin Alexander, their younger brother Ptolemy sent to the palace of a formidable family rival after the deaths of their parents, where they adapt to Roman culture while making perilous journeys toward adulthood. By the best-selling author of Nefertiti.

The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time, a tale of unbridled passion with earth-shaking political consequences. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antony's revengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome; only two- the ten-year-old twins Selene and Alexander-survive the journey. Delivered to the household of Octavian's sister, the siblings cling to each other and to the hope that they will return one day to their rightful place on the throne of Egypt. 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 and desires deep within their own hearts.
The fateful tale of Selene and Alexander is brought brilliantly to life in "Cleopatra's Daughter. "Recounted in Selene's youthful and engaging voice, it introduces a compelling cast of historical characters: Octavia, the emperor Octavian's kind and compassionate sister, abandoned by Marc Antony for Cleopatra; Livia, Octavian's bitter and jealous wife; Marcellus, Octavian's handsome, flirtatious nephew and heir apparent; Tiberius, Livia's sardonic son and Marcellus's great rival for power; and Juba, Octavian's watchful aide, whose honored position at court has far-reaching effects on the lives of the young Egyptian royals.
Selene's narrative is animated by the concerns of a young girl in any time and place-the possibility of finding love, the pull of friendship and family, and the pursuit of her unique interests and talents. While coping with the loss of both her family and her ancestral kingdom, Selene must find a path around the dangers of a foreign land. Her accounts of life in Rome are filled with historical details that vividly capture both the glories and horrors of the times. She dines with the empire's most illustrious poets and politicians, witnesses the creation of the Pantheon, and navigates the colorful, crowded marketplaces of the city where Roman-style justice is meted out with merciless authority.
Based on meticulous research, "Cleopatra's Daughter "is a fascinating portrait of imperial Rome and of the people and events of this glorious and most tumultuous period in human history. Emerging from the shadows of the past, Selene, a young woman of irresistible charm and preternatural intelligence, will capture your heart.

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After the death of her legendary parents Marc Antony and Cleopatra, young Selene Cleopatra II and her twin Alexander are delivered back to Rome, where they are installed in the household of Octavia, Emperor Augustus's sister, and the jilted lover of Marc Antony. Surrounded by the opulence and power of ancient Rome, Selene and Alexander must perform a tightrope act to avoid personal harm among the insidious plots and schemes of the imperial court--even as they dream of returning to Egypt. Once again, bestselling historical novelist Michelle Moran (NEFERTITI) paints a vivid and compelling portrait of life in ancient times, and breathes life into some of the overlooked characters of one of history's greatest legends.

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