Cleopatra

Hardback Published on: 08/05/2025
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Cleopatra
Captivating reimagining
I had little knowledge of the story of Cleopatra, and I was completely drawn in by the story Natasha told. From a young age, Cleopatra had to be the queen ... READ MORE
Hannah Maggs
Cleopatra
Fascinating retelling of the Egyptian queen
I’ve always wanted to learn more about Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt as my knowledge is lacking. This retelling is fascinating and explores Cleopatras romanc... READ MORE
Danielle at Waterstones Northallerton 675
Cleopatra
Enthralling and gripping
As soon as I saw Natasha Solomons had penned a retelling of Cleopatra, I knew I had to read it. I loved Fair Rosaline and I, Mona Lisa which are both wonde... READ MORE
Emma Smith at Bedford
Cleopatra
Magnificent
Reading Cleopatra felt like traveling back in time, yet with a contemporary perspective that made her story feel alive and relevant today. The book capture... READ MORE
Ana L L Viana

Synopsis

From the international bestselling author comes an unmissable new untelling of the life of one of the most captivating and misrepresented female figures in history.

Cleopatra, Egyptian Princess, grows up the favoured daughter of the Pharoah, hiding amongst the scrolls in the great library of Alexandria with her beloved slave Charmian, longing for the chance one day to write her own story.

Then when her father dies, willing that Cleopatra rule with her selfish brother Ptolemy, danger stirs. As the young Egyptian Queen sails the Nile to greet her people, he plots to destroy her and take the throne for himself.

But while Ptolemy has the power of Egypt behind him, Cleopatra has her wits. And when the great Caesar arrives from Rome, she realises he could be the key to her salvation - though courting this powerful man could cost her everything.

Can Cleopatra save her life, her throne, her beloved Egypt and finally command her own history?

A powerful, unmissable new retelling, this is a captivating story of female power and vulnerability, of love and loss, fierce friendship and terrible betrayal. It's time to meet the real Cleopatra.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781786583536
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 243 x 164 x 32 mm
  • Weight: 556g
  • Languages: English

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Cleopatra
Captivating and Spellbinding
I received this book as an advance reader copy, and I eagerly anticipated reading it. This was my first introduction to the life of Cleopatra, and it excee... READ MORE
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Cleopatra
A Wonderful Book About Cleopatra, Through Her Eyes
This is a very interesting, thoroughly enjoyable book. We are introduced to Cleopatra's story, told by Cleopatra. Starting at the age of 13, we follow ... READ MORE
Kirsten
Cleopatra
A fascinating retelling of Cleopatra
A fascinating retelling of Cleopatra and her rise to Queen of Egypt and her relationship with Caesar, who facilitated her succession. It took me a chapter ... READ MORE
Dana Farren
Cleopatra
The story of Cleopatra
This story, told in the first person from the POV of two women, including Cleopatra, traces the story of the Pharaoh from her first visit to Rome with her ... READ MORE
Helene Walters-Steinberg
Cleopatra
Magisterial and direct
This is the first act of Cleopatra’s life retold in Solomons’s magisterial and direct novel, taking the many facts we have of arguably the most famous quee... READ MORE
Huttson Lo
Cleopatra
Fascinating reimagining of an iconic historical figure
I’ve always been intrigued by Egypt and Egyptian mythology so I was excited to read this book. Although it took me a short while to get into I was soon t... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
Cleopatra
A strong, fascinating read
An impressive dual pov from two extraordinarily strong female characters living in an overwhelmingly male dominated, cut throat world. We all think we know... READ MORE
Jane Armstrong
Cleopatra
Lush retelling
Born to be Pharaoh, Cleopatra is a useful advisor to her father until he dies. Now threatened by her brother-husband Ptolemy and the might of Rome, Cleopa... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
Cleopatra
Fascinating
Wow, wow, wow. I was completely absorbed by the story of young Cleopatra and her complicated relationships with her family and Julius Caesar. Natasha Solom... READ MORE
CosyMidlifeBookNook
Cleopatra
Five stars!
Natasha Solomons’ Cleopatra offers a compelling and thought-provoking retelling of one of history’s most enigmatic figures. Stripping away centuries of pat... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
Cleopatra
Historical
Thank you NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK for this eCopy to review Cleopatra by Natasha Solomons is a captivating reimagining of one of history's most en... READ MORE
Bzz Kolla
Cleopatra
Well written historical fiction
I read an eARC of this book on Net Galley so thank you to the author and the publisher. This book explores a period of the life of Queen Cleopatra. Fro... READ MORE
Jennifer Charlton
Cleopatra
Captivating historical fiction
Cleopatra is a powerful, enthralling historical figure who finally has a voice in this historical retelling of her story. Her struggle to be the Queen of E... READ MORE
Amy Lewis
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.