First published 2021
Mark Antony stands torn between two worlds. In Rome, his fellow triumvirs Octavius Caesar and Lepidus expect him to help govern their vast empire. In Alexandria, Cleopatra, Egypt's brilliant queen, holds him captive with her wit, passion, and political cunning. Antony's heart pulls him toward Egypt and the woman who has become his obsession, but duty demands he return to Rome and even marry Caesar's sister to secure their political alliance. As tensions mount between the Roman leaders, Antony must choose between power and love, between his Roman identity and his Egyptian desires. The decision will cost him everything. Cleopatra faces her own impossible choice when Roman forces threaten her kingdom. She must decide whether to trust Antony completely or protect Egypt by any means necessary. Their love story unfolds against a backdrop of naval battles, political betrayals, and the clash of civilizations, leading to a conclusion that will define both their legacies.
Genres: drama, classics, romance, historical-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Setting: Rome, Alexandria, Egypt
Period: Ancient
512 pages · Hardcover · Independently published