Cleopatra
This is the story of the legendary Egyptian princess who became queen when she was only eighteen. For years I’ve been fascinated by Ancient Egypt, so it was a thrill to write the story of this clever woman: the battles she fought, the men she loved and the lifestyle she lived as her country’s last pharaoh.
It seemed odd to have to read Roman histories to find out about an Egyptian queen, but a lot of information can be found about her life in books by the Ancient Roman historians. And, as always when I write anything to do with Ancient Egypt, it was a lovely excuse to spend lots of time in the Egyptian galleries at the British Museum in London. Then there are my own memories of a wonderful visit to the museums and ancient monuments of Egypt – unforgettable.
It is just perfect! So beautifully written, and I really admire you for the way you develop your stories so that they flow with the greatest of ease. All that information - all those details you manage to put in and you never lose touch with Cleopatra's personality, her femininity and her strength.
Ragnhild Scamell
ISBN: 9781408124505