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Cleopatra's Daughter

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At the dawn of the Roman Empire, Selene, daughter of Egypt's Cleopatra and Mark Antony, is taken to Rome in chains with her twin brother Alexander. Paraded as captives among Rome's ruling class, they must navigate a perilous new world. Selene dedicates herself to art and architecture, hoping to secure her survival and a return to Egypt. However, political unrest brews as the mysterious 'Red Eagle' incites rebellion against slavery, plunging Selene and Alexander into danger amid Rome's turbulent battles and intrigues.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with rich detail, strong characters, and dramatic political intrigue set in ancient Rome.

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The incredible untold story of how Cleopatra's orphaned child survived Ancient Rome and found love in the unlikeliest place.

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At the dawn of the Roman Empire, when tyranny ruled, a daughter of Egypt and a son of Rome found each other...

Selene's parents are gone, her country has been taken from her and she has been brought to the city of Rome in chains, with only her twin brother, Alexander, to remind her of home and all she once had.

Paraded as captives and brought to live among the ruling family, Selene and her brother attend lessons, learning how to be Roman and where allegiances lie. Devoting herself to her artistic skill and training as an architect, she tries to make herself useful, in hope of staying alive and being allowed to return to Egypt. But before long, she is distracted by the young and handsome heir to the empire.

But all is not well in the city, and when the elusive 'Red Eagle' starts calling for the end of slavery, causing riots and murder, and the Roman army goes to war, Selene and Alexander, the children of Mark Antony, Rome's lost son and greatest rival, find their lives in grave danger.

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Daily Express praises Michelle Moran for her meticulous research and vivid portrayal of ancient Rome's complexities, calling the novel an intelligent historical fiction that captivates from the start.

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ISBN: 9781849160797

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Michelle Moran's experiences at archaeological sites around the world first inspired her to write historical fiction. She is the author of Nefertiti, Cleopatra's Daughter, The Heretic Queen, Madame Tussaud and The Second Empress. She lives in California. Visit her at www.MichelleMoran.com.

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