Cleopatra's Moon
Vicky Alvear Shecter, Kirsten Potter
4.00 · 18 ratings · Published: 01 Aug 2011
Selene has grown up in a palace on the Nile with her parents, Cleopatra & Mark Antony--the most brilliant, powerful rulers on earth. But the jealous Roman Emperor Octavianus wants Egypt for himself, & when war finally comes, Selene faces the loss of all she's ever loved. Forced to build a new life in Octavianus's household in Rome, she finds herself torn between two young men and two possible destinies--until she reaches out to claim her own.
This story brings to life the personalities & passions of one of the greatest dramas in history, & offers a wonderful new heroine in Selene.
- fantasy 4
- romance 4
- Africa 3
- Northern Africa 3
- Egypt 3
- historical 3
- historical fiction 3
- folktales & legends 3
- ancient civilization 2
- royalty 2
- roman empire 2
- retellings 2
- love triangle 2
- realistic 2
- family 2
- survival 2
- war/big battles 2
- protagonists of colour 1
- drama 1
- sad 1
- assassins 1
- action / adventure 1
- military, war & conflict 1
- political intrigue 1
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- young adult 3
- audiobook 3
- middle grade 2
- book 1