
CLEOPATRA
Volume 7. - CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
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In the opulent courts of ancient Egypt, the loyal handmaiden Charmian returns to her chambers, burdened by the weight of love, duty, and the restless spirit of her queen. Through her eyes we glimpse a world where Cleopatra’s brilliance—her intellect, patriotism, and fierce protectiveness—collides with human frailty, jealousy, and the perilous politics of a kingdom on the brink.
The narrative follows the tangled fates of Charmian, the grieving Barine, and the shadowy figures who manipulate royal favor. As whispers of betrayal and fear swirl, the characters grapple with personal honor, looming threats, and the desperate need for mercy. Their intertwined loyalties and hidden anxieties set the stage for a tense, emotionally charged drama that explores the costs of power and the fragile bonds that hold a queen’s realm together.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (118K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1837–1898
An Egyptologist with a storyteller’s touch, he turned years of research into vivid historical novels set in the ancient world. He is also remembered for acquiring the Ebers Papyrus, one of the best-known medical texts from ancient Egypt.
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