First published 2019
Cleopatra Selene rules Mauretania as queen alongside her husband King Juba II. Years have passed since her captivity in Rome under Emperor Augustus. Now Augustus makes a new demand that threatens everything she has built. He wants her children brought to Rome to be raised under his control. Selene refuses to surrender them to the same fate she endured. She must navigate the dangerous politics of the Roman Empire while protecting her family. King Herod and other rivals work against her interests. Augustus grows more demanding as Selene resists his commands. Her marriage faces strain under the pressure. Her kingdom becomes vulnerable to Roman interference. Selene draws on the strength she inherited from her legendary mother. She fights to preserve her dynasty and prevent her line from ending with her.
Genres: historical-fiction, political-thriller, family-drama, historical-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, family-legacy, political-intrigue
Setting: Mauretania, Rome, Egypt
Period: Ancient Rome, 1st Century BC
Audio CD · Blackstone Publishing