Cleopatra

„Cleopatra“ by Natasha Solomons is an exciting new account of the legendary Egyptian queen. Meet the real woman behind the myth! A fascinating retelling of the life of one of history's most captivating and underrated female figures.

Cleopatra, the Egyptian princess, grew up as the favourite daughter of Pharaoh. We find her hidden among the scrolls in the great Library of Alexandria with her beloved slave Charmian and longing to one day write her own story. But when her father dies covenanting Cleopatra to rule Egypt with her selfish and spoiled brother Ptolemy, things change. As the young Egyptian queen sails down the Nile to greet her people, Ptolemy plots behind her back.

And though Ptolemy seizes power in the country, he has no power over his sister's sharp mind. And when the great Caesar arrives from Rome, Cleopatra sees in him the key to her salvation. Though flirting with this powerful dictator could cost her everything. Will Cleopatra be able to protect her life, her throne, her beloved Egypt, and one day determine her own destiny?

This novel is a thrilling new take on history, a compelling tale of female strength and vulnerability, of love and loss, of fierce friendship and terrible betrayal. Meet the real Cleopatra.