Antony and Cleopatra

by Colleen McCullough

First published 4200

As the Roman Republic crumbles, Mark Antony finds himself drawn to the alluring Cleopatra, Pharaoh of Egypt. Their forbidden love threatens to upend the fragile balance of power, pitting Antony against his former ally Octavian in a high-stakes battle for control of the empire. In this sweeping historical drama, the fates of nations hang in the balance as these three titans clash, their personal desires clashing with the demands of duty and destiny.

Genres: drama, romance, historical, historical-fiction

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love

Setting: Egypt, Rome, Égypte

Period: 265-30 av. J.-C. (République), 332-30 av. J.-C

400 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins

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