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Queen
Rest is not for Rulers.
Reviews for the Series
"A lot of intrigue and a view of the royal court as it could have been."
"I loved everything about this book. Not just the plot, but the way the characters unfold."
"Really good reading, and he clearly read Plutarch's Lives and Dios."
About the Book
47 B.C., Alexandria, Egypt
Rest is not for rulers.
Finally crowned as the undisputed Queen of Egypt with the help of Gaius Julius Caesar, twenty-two-year-old Cleopatra hopes to recover from the harrowing experiences of the last few years and the just concluded bloody Alexandrian war.
But rest is not for rulers.
A diabolical conspiracy, orchestrated by shadowy figures in her government, looks to dethrone her by bringing her presumed dead brother to life. A colorful Idumean Jew named Herod clings on to the land she wants. And a powerful Roman named Marcus Antonius has summoned her to answer charges regarding her allegiance.
Now, the young mother is about to discover that ascending to the throne is only a step into the dark worlds of imperial politics, personal desires, and unrelenting enemies.
📖 Who This Is For
Perfect for fans of historical fiction that blends known history through meticulous research with an exciting, page-turning tale of ambition, political intrigue, and strategy. 'Queen' takes you to the world of Cleopatra's rule, her introduction to Antony, her issues with Herod, and immerses you in an exciting and dangerous world.
🌍 The Worlds of the Book
From Alexandria to Rome, Cappadocia to Jerusalem, travel in Cleopatra's world.