First published 1734
Cleopatra, the seductive Queen of Egypt, ensnares the powerful Roman general Mark Antony in a passionate affair. But their love threatens to topple the fragile Roman order, as Antony's rival Octavius moves to crush their alliance. Caught between duty and desire, Antony must choose between an empire and Cleopatra's embrace.
Genres: drama, classic-literature, romance, historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, star-crossed-lovers
Setting: Egypt, Rome, Alexandria
Period: 332-30 B.C., Civil War, 43-31 B.C.
328 pages · Routledge
Content warnings: violence