Cleopatra

"e;Cleopatra"e; by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel that tells the story of the famous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. The novel begins with the arrival of the Roman general, Julius Caesar, in Egypt in 48 BC. Cleopatra, who is struggling to maintain her grip on the throne, sees Caesar as a potential ally in her struggle against her brother, Ptolemy. Despite initial hostilities between the...