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The death of Cleopatra was only the beginning...
Random House
September 2009
On Sale: September 15, 2009
Featuring: Livia; Tiberius; Octavia; Marcellus; Juba
400 pages
ISBN: 0307409120
EAN: 9780307409126
Hardcover
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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 Antonyโs vengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome, but only twoโthe ten-year-old twins Selene and Alexanderโsurvive the journey. Delivered to the household of Octavianโs 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 Octavianโs family and court, by the ever-present threat of slave rebellion, and by the longings and desires deep within their own hearts.
More InformationThe fateful tale of Selene and Alexander is brought brilliantly to life in Cleopatraโs Daughter. Recounted in Seleneโs youthful and engaging voice, it introduces a compelling cast of historical characters:
Octavia: the emperor Octavianโs kind and compassionate sister, abandoned by Marc Antony for Cleopatra
Livia: Octavianโs bitter and jealous wife
Marcellus: Octavianโs handsome, flirtatious nephew and heir-apparent
Tiberius: Liviaโs sardonic son and Marcellusโs great rival for power
Juba: Octavianโs ever-watchful aide, whose honored position at court has far-reaching effects on the lives of the young Egyptian royals
Seleneโs narrative is animated by the concerns of a young girl in any time and place โthe 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 time. She dines with the empireโs 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, Cleopatraโs Daughter is a fascinating portrait of Imperial Rome and of the people and events of this glorious and tumultuous period in human history. Emerging from the shadows of history, Selene, a young woman of irresistible charm and preternatural intelligence, will capture your heart.
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