1/4/10 - I was able to finish this book right before Christmas! It was a great book, it's told from the perspective of Cleopatra's Daughter, Selene, who is only 10 or 11 when the book begins, and by it's ending, she's 15. This book was absolutely amazing. Another great book by Michelle Moran. Again, she captures the reader from page one and paints a beautiful story which seems to come to life right from the pages. I look forward to her next book, Madame Tussaud, which is to be released February 2011! Again, if you're interested in ancient Rome, and the last Queen of Egypt's heirs Cleopatra's Daughter is a must read!
12/21/10 - Yeah, I guess with the Holiday's in full effect, it's taking me a little longer than I thought to actually finish this book. But with time off next week, I fully intent to complete it before the end of the year! :)
12/6/10 - I started out on the fast track, but things have gotten a bit busy, so I've slowed down my reading process. I'm almost half way through the book. It's still a good one!
11/19/20 - We all know the buzz about the Royal Family....So I'm about 60 pages into this book and while reading I can't help but think about Prince William and Kate Middleton. I guess stranger thoughts have come about. LOL
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So far, Michelle Moran has proved herself to be an amazing author. She has the abilty to capture you from page one, and she has a way to bringing ancient Egypt to life right before your eyes. If you ever get the chance to read one of her novels, I highly recommend it! I just started Cleopatra's Daughter this morning and am looking forward to yet another great adventure in the world of Ancient Egypt and Rome. My thoughts to come, in the meantime, please enjoy the synopsis from the back cover of the book - from Michelle Moran's website:
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 Antony’s vengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome, but only two— the ten-year-old twins Selene and Alexander— survive the journey. Delivered to the household of Octavian’s 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 Octavian’s family and court, by the ever-present threat of slave rebellion, and by the longings and desires deep within their own hearts.
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12/21/10 - Yeah, I guess with the Holiday's in full effect, it's taking me a little longer than I thought to actually finish this book. But with time off next week, I fully intent to complete it before the end of the year! :)
12/6/10 - I started out on the fast track, but things have gotten a bit busy, so I've slowed down my reading process. I'm almost half way through the book. It's still a good one!
11/19/20 - We all know the buzz about the Royal Family....So I'm about 60 pages into this book and while reading I can't help but think about Prince William and Kate Middleton. I guess stranger thoughts have come about. LOL
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So far, Michelle Moran has proved herself to be an amazing author. She has the abilty to capture you from page one, and she has a way to bringing ancient Egypt to life right before your eyes. If you ever get the chance to read one of her novels, I highly recommend it! I just started Cleopatra's Daughter this morning and am looking forward to yet another great adventure in the world of Ancient Egypt and Rome. My thoughts to come, in the meantime, please enjoy the synopsis from the back cover of the book - from Michelle Moran's website:
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 Antony’s vengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome, but only two— the ten-year-old twins Selene and Alexander— survive the journey. Delivered to the household of Octavian’s 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 Octavian’s family and court, by the ever-present threat of slave rebellion, and by the longings and desires deep within their own hearts.
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