Monday, April 20, 2009

Sneak Peak: Cleopatra's Daughter


Bestselling novelist Michelle Moran has a new release on the horizon. The book is entitled Cleopatra's Daughter. The publication date for this novel is Sept. 15, 2009. I'm looking forward to this one. I loved her previous novels Nefertiti and The Heretic Queen. For students who enjoy historical fiction this book is not to be missed.

Summary: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.

Selene’s narrative is animated by the concerns of a young girl in any time and place —the possibility of finding love, the pull of friendship and family, and the pursuit of her unique interests and talents. While coping with the loss of both her family and her ancestral kingdom, Selene must find a path around the dangers of a foreign land. Her accounts of life in Rome are filled with historical details that vividly capture both the glories and horrors of the time. She dines with the empire’s most illustrious poets and politicians, witnesses the creation of the Pantheon, and navigates the colorful, crowded marketplaces of the city where Roman-style justice is meted out with merciless authority.

If you wish to find out more about Michelle Moran's books please visit her website at: http://www.michellemoran.com/

3 comments:

Michelle Moran said...

Thank you for the shout-out! I have to say, I am totally envious that you are already reading SILVER PHOENIX. I can't wait to get my hands on it in a few days!

YA Librarian said...

It was a great read. I'll be posting a review later this week and Cindy's interview with the free goodies. :)

Michelle Moran said...

I look forward to it!!!