Cleopatra’s Daughter by Michelle Moran
09 Jun 2010 Leave a Comment
in 5 Stars Tags: Historical Fiction
Moran’s latest foray into the world of classical history (after The Heretic Queen) centers upon the children of Marc Antony and Cleopatra . After the death of their parents, twins Alexander and Selene and younger brother Ptolemy are in a dangerous position, left to the mercy of their father’s greatest rival, Octavian Caesar. However, Caesar does not kill them as expected, but takes the trio to Rome to be paraded as part of his triumphant return and to demonstrate his solidified power. As the twins adapt to life in Rome in the inner circle of Caesar’s family, they grow into adulthood ensconced in a web of secrecy, intrigue and constant danger. Told from Selene’s perspective, the tale draws readers into the fascinating world of ancient Rome and into the court of Rome’s first and most famous emperor. Deftly encompassing enough political history to provide context, Moran never clutters her narrative with extraneous facts. Readers may be frustrated that Selene is more observer than actor, despite the action taking place around her, but historical fiction enthusiasts will delight in this solid installment from a talented name in the genre. – Synopsis provided by www.bn.com.
I enjoyed this book so much that I would like to read more about Selene and her family. The way this book was written you felt like you were right there with Selene thru her whole ordeal. She was a very strong person to have endured all she did in her life. I think the details of Rome were very vivid, I could almost here the sounds and smell the smells. What a place and time to have lived in, I don’t think I would have made it back then. I don’t cry at many books but for some reason at the end of the finding out a tidbit of what happens to Selene as an adult brought happy tears to my eyes. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
