ABOUT THE BOOK:
This is the second novel in a trilogy about Cleopatra’s daughter Selene. The book begins with the wedding of Selene.  She’s being given in marriage by Augustus, the man who has caused the death of many members of her family and held her hostage in Rome instead of her living as royalty in Egypt.  She is marrying Juba, who she has mixed feelings about.  She is attracted but Juba has unfailing loyalty to Augustus.  Selene rebels, she fights, she shows her royalty and strength.  It is fascinating to read about this regal and amazing character that is somewhat based on history, but created by the author, Stephanie Dray.
Selene and Juba are named rulers of a distant and barbarous foreign land. Â They travel and begin the hard work of building a new nation. Â Selene struggles and succeeds to become a leader in her own right – a Queen.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Stephanie Dray is a lawyer, a game designer, a teacher and now an author. She has always been fascinated by all things Roman or Egyptian and has collected ancient artifacts and, as it says on her website, a house full of cats! This is to the consternation of her husband, none the less devoted to her.In her education, Stephanie concentrated in Middle Eastern studies, exploring the ancient worlds of Egypt and Rome. She gained a deep and rare understanding of not only the ancient and current tensions between East and West but also the worldwide decline of female-oriented religion.
Stephanie Dray, is also the founder of the Cleopatra Literary Contest, a competition is aimed at discovering and mentoring aspiring young female writers (age 13 to 22). In particular, the award seeks to foster new voices with an appreciation for women’s history. It’s open to women around the world, giving them an opportunity to have their work read by authors and professionals in the publishing world. For more information, go to CleopatraContest.com or click here for a downloadable brochure.
MY TAKE ON THE BOOK:
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
“Graceful history infused with subtle magic and veiled ancient mysteries, at a time of immense flux and transition… a true achievement.” ~ Diane L. Paxson, author
“The story keeps you turning pages until the end.” ~ Diana L. Paxson, author of Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Sword of Avalon
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I read that she’s a huge cat lover and owns a house full. She likes Roman/Egyptian history.