First published 2021
Mark Antony rules the eastern Roman territories while his rival Octavius Caesar consolidates power in the west. The two men share an uneasy alliance, reinforced when Caesar offers his sister Octavia as Antony's bride. But Antony cannot resist the pull of Egypt and Queen Cleopatra, whose wealth matches her beauty and cunning. Cleopatra deliberately tempts Antony away from his Roman duties, while he struggles between political obligation and desire. Caesar watches coldly, manipulating allies until he no longer needs them. He strips Lepidus of power, denies Antony his rightful spoils, and seizes eastern cities. When Antony suspects Cleopatra has betrayed him to Caesar, his rage threatens their bond. Yet their passion runs deeper than Caesar's ambition. While Caesar conquers the known world and founds an empire, Antony and Cleopatra discover something greater in each other than any throne could offer.
Genres: drama, classics, romance, historical-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Egypt, Rome
Period: Ancient
514 pages · Paperback · Independently published