Kleopatra
By (Author) Karen Essex
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
27th February 2002
Australia
General
Fiction
823
Paperback
514
Width 174mm, Height 165mm, Spine 32mm
280g
Spy, diplomat, master of languages, true world adventurer nter the sensual, turbulent world of Kleopatra A vivid retelling of one of the most captivating periods in our world\'9291s history - ancient Egypt. Combining historical fact with fictional dialogue and characterisation, Kleopatra is a delightfully entertaining read about one of the most famous female rulers of all time, starting from her childhood to her ascension to the throne. Filled with fascinating accounts of political intrigue, sensual romps and murderous plots to seize the throne, this novel is a sexy, engaging story that is as informative as it is juicy.
Karen Essex is an award-winning journalist, a screenwriter, and the co-author of a biography about cult icon Bettie Page. A former executive in the film industry, she holds an M.F.A. in writing from Goddard College. She was born in New Orleans and lives in California.