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Cleopatra's Daughter

by Michelle Moran

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Why Read This?

You'll gain deep insight into a fascinating historical figure's survival story and the complex political machinations of imperial Rome.

Synopsis

At the dawn of the Roman Empire, when tyranny ruled, a daughter of Egypt and a son of Rome found each other... Selene's legendary parents are gone. Her country taken, 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. Living under the watchful eyes of the ruling family, Selene and her brother must quickly learn how to be Roman – and how to be useful to Caesar. She puts her artistry to work, in the hope of staying alive and being allowed to return to Egypt. Before long, however, she is distracted by the young and handsome heir to the empire... When the elusive ‘Red Eagle' starts calling for the end of slavery, Selene and Alexander are in grave danger. Will this mysterious figure bring their liberation, or their demise?

At a Glance

4.12 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

arranged marriageblood feud romancecaptive romance

Mood

historicalatmosphericsombercontemplativeemotional

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.12 ★

Page Count

429 pages

Published

2009

Primary Genre

Historical Fiction

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

W|a McCaddon

Narrator Count

Dual

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

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Spice Details 🌶️

romantic / sweet

childhood traumadeathdeath of loved oneparental deathtraumaviolencecaptivityexecutiongriefwar

World & Setting

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Reading Context

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