Friday, August 7, 2009

Friday Finds-Aug. 7

Should Be Reading asks you to share what books you discovered this week that interest you!

The book that caught my eye most recently is Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran that I found over at the Queen of Happy Endings.


Here is a summary of Cleopatra's Daughter from Michelle Moran's website:

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.

The fateful tale of Selene and Alexander is brought brilliantly to life in Cleopatra’s Daughter. Recounted in Selene’s youthful and engaging voice, it introduces a compelling cast of historical characters:

Octavia: the emperor Octavian’s kind and compassionate sister, abandoned by Marc Antony for CleopatraLivia: Octavian’s bitter and jealous wife Marcellus: Octavian’s handsome, flirtatious nephew and heir-apparent Tiberius: Livia’s sardonic son and Marcellus’s great rival for powerJuba: Octavian’s ever-watchful aide, whose honored position at court has far-reaching effects on the lives of the young Egyptian royals

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.

Based on meticulous research, Cleopatra’s Daughter is a fascinating portrait of Imperial Rome and of the people and events of this glorious and tumultuous period in human history. Emerging from the shadows of history, Selene, a young woman of irresistible charm and preternatural intelligence, will capture your heart.

So did anything new catch your eye this week?

12 comments:

Jess said...

I have seen this one around the blogs this week -- great find!

gautami tripathy said...

I am awaiting the arrival of this book!

Seriously booking through it!

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bermudaonion said...

I have Moran's other books waiting patiently to be read, so I'm going to hold off on this one. Everyone who has read the other two is lusting after this one, though.

Margot at Joyfully Retired said...

Looks like you found a good one.

Ti said...

I haven't read any historical fiction lately. Not sure why but this one looks good.

(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said...

This looks good. I'm in the mood for historical fiction.

Darlene said...

I can't wait to read this! I love Michelle Moran's writing and books. She's such a fantastic writer and person.

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