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Diana Preston
Diana Preston wrote A Pirate of Exquisite Mind, a fascinating look at a historical figure. She's a writer who brings history to life with sharp detail.
Cleopatra and Antony
Synopsis
After Julius Caesar's assassination, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, returns to Alexandria and gives birth to their son. Meanwhile, civil war erupts in Rome, and Mark Antony is granted control of the East. Their legendary romance begins when Cleopatra arrives at his headquarters on a candle-lit barge. This book explores the true history behind the myths of this famous couple, revealing their all-consuming affair and the looming threats they ignored.