Cleopatra VII Egypt's Last Pharaoh by Laurel A Rockefeller Book Tour and Giveaway :)
Cleopatra VII: Egypt's Last Pharaoh
The
Legendary Women of World History 9
by
Laurel A. Rockefeller
Genre:
Historical Fiction
The
exciting true story of Egypt's most famous queen!
Cleopatra
Thea Philopator refused to do what she was told. In an age where
patriarchy denied full citizenship to even the most elite of Roman
women, Cleopatra ruled her Egypt determined to keep it independent
and free from Roman control -- at any price necessary. Demonized as a
simple seductress by Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (the future
Caesar Augustus) and his political allies, Cleopatra VII proved
herself the equal to three of the most powerful men of the Roman
world: Gaius Julius Caesar, Marcus Antonius, and Octavian Caesar.
Includes
a detailed timeline, suggested reading list/bibliography, and a
special Easter egg for Doctor Who fans.
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“Any
news?” asked Gaius Julius Caesar as he and one of his aides marched
back into the lavish apartment the general chose to be his
headquarters in the palace. “Pompey’s
body was found back in Pelusium,” reported the aide. “Excellent.
Is his funeral done then? All of him?” “As
you have commanded so it is accomplished,” affirmed the aide. “And
our efforts to locate Cleopatra?” asked the general. “The
last time she was seen was two days ago while at prayer at the
Poseidium—but she has not been seen since.” “She’s
laying a low profile,” concluded Julius Caesar. “Very wise.
Clearly reports of her intelligence are not overrated.” “Well
she is widely
considered one of the most intelligent and highly educated of all the
women in the world,” noted the aide. “What she lacks in
perfection in her flesh she more than makes up for in her wit, charm,
and wisdom. I would not wish to be against her—in love or war.” “Beauty
is not always about the roundness or size of a woman’s breast nor
in the complexion of the skin. Beauty has many forms.” “As
no doubt your sexual conquests have proven,” hinted the aide
playfully. “Meaning?”
asked Julius Caesar sternly. “I
mean no disrespect, Sir!” Julius
Caesar waved for him to leave, “No bother! My reputation is
well-earned. No one I fancy refuses my bed. No one!” “Is
that so?” asked Cleopatra as she emerged from a shadow on the edge
of the room. “You are Gaius Julius Caesar, I presume?” Julius
Caesar approached her, his gait like a jaguar assessing powerful prey
as he extinguished the candle on the desk in front of him, “Cleopatra
the Seventh Thea Philopator, I presume?” “You
may simply call me Isis if that is simpler, General.” “How
about Cleopatra? Oh, I know it is Egyptian custom to be distinguished
by many bynames. Given how intermarried you Ptolemies are, it is
perhaps the only way to know who is whom. Your brother is the
thirteenth Ptolemy—in what? Two hundred fifty years?” “You
are well informed,” noted Cleopatra as she circled the general
gracefully, her own movements as elegant as those of the goddess
Bast. “How
did you get in here?” “Magic!” “Magic?
Or were you in that carpet that mysteriously appeared in this room
four hours ago?” “A
goddess never reveals the secrets behind the miracles she creates.” “In
that she is like every other woman,” retorted Julius Caesar as he
extinguished another torch from the wall. “I
heard your aide imply you know something about the subject of women.” Julius
Caesar extinguished another torch, “Women and men! If I fancy
someone for my bed, I am never refused!” “Never?” Julius
Caesar met her eyes, “Not once, not ever!” “I
may prove your boast wrong.” “No!
You won’t!” flirted the general as he extinguished the last torch
in the room and put his arm around her waist.
Born, raised, and educated in Lincoln, Nebraska USA Laurel A. Rockefeller is author of over twenty books published and self-published since August, 2012 and in languages ranging from Welsh to Spanish to Chinese and everything in between. A dedicated scholar and biographical historian, Ms. Rockefeller is passionate about education and improving history literacy worldwide.
With
her lyrical writing style, Laurel's books are as beautiful to read as
they are informative.
In
her spare time, Laurel enjoys spending time with her cockatiels,
attending living history activities, travelling to historic places in
both the United States and United Kingdom, and watching classic
motion pictures and classic television series.
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