Lily of the Nile

The Cleopatra's Daughter Trilogy, Book 1

The extraordinary daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony seeks to reclaim her birthright in the first novel of an epic historical fiction trilogy from the New York Times best-selling author of America's First Daughter.

With both of her parents dead, Princess Selene and her two surviving brothers are left at the mercy of their captors, taken from Egypt and put on display as war trophies in Rome. Trapped in an empire that reviles her heritage and suspects her faith, Selene struggles for survival in a court of intrigue. She can't hide the hieroglyphics that carve themselves into her hands nor can she stop the emperor from using her powers for his own ends.

Faced with a new and ruthless Caesar who is obsessed with having a Cleopatra of his very own, Selene is determined to resurrect her mother's dreams and succeed where she failed. But there's no telling what success will cost her in a treacherous political game where the only rule is win or die.

©2018 Stephanie Dray (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

nice read. nut

nice story, but historically not accurate time line. would have liked all children includi
included in it

From point of view of Cleopatra's daughter

The research done is obvious. The author knits historical events into the story. Storyline was ok, however, the narrator was forgettable. I wouldn't go out of my way to read this again.

It was disorienting and a bit too dramatic and drawn out.

I had little expectations, but it somehow managed to actually be worse that I had hoped. The written is good but a bit mediocre in my opinion. I blame myself for having such high expectations, it was entertaining, I’ll give it that.

Enthralling story

What a great read! It’s beautifully written, interesting, and breathes life into an often forgotten historical figure.

Excellent

Wonderful historical fiction. So informative and told in a very entertaining way. Recommend it highly!