
CLEOPATRA
Volume 7. - CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
ETEXT EDITOR'S BOOKMARKS:
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
Apr 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1837–1898
Best known for the ancient medical manuscript that bears his name, he brought Egyptology to a wide reading public through both scholarship and historical fiction. His novels helped turn the world of ancient Egypt into vivid, accessible storytelling.
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