"After years of abuse as the emperor's captive in Rome, Cleopatra Selene has found a safe harbor. No longer the pitiful orphaned daughter of the despised Egyptian Whore, the twenty year old is now the most powerful queen in the empire, ruling over the kingdom of Mauretania--an exotic land of enchanting possibility where she intends to revive her dynasty. With her husband, King Juba II and the magic of Isis that is her birthright, Selene brings prosperity and peace to a kingdom thirsty for both. But when Augustus Caesar jealously demands that Selene's children be given over to him to be fostered in Rome, she's drawn back into the web of imperial plots and intrigues that she vowed to leave behind. Determined and resourceful, Selene must shield her loved ones from the emperor's wrath, all while vying with ruthless rivals like King Herod. Can she find a way to overcome the threat to her marriage, her kingdom, her family, and her faith? Or will she be the last of her line?"--
Industry Reviews
Praise for Daughters of the Nile "An entertaining foray into an intriguing legend."--New York Times bestselling author Margaret George
"A stirring story of a proud, beautiful, intelligent woman whom a 21st century reader can empathize with."--RT Book Reviews
"Brings to life one of the ancient world's most important, interesting, and little known devotees of the goddess Isis. Magical!"--M. Isidora Forrest
More Praise for the Cleopatra's Daughter Trilogy
"A spectacular blend of history and unforgettable fiction."--San Francisco Book Review
"An active, vibrant take-charge protagonist."--Publishers Weekly
"With clear prose, careful research, vivid detail, and a dash of magic, Stephanie Dray brings true life to one of Egypt's most intriguing women."--Susan Fraser King
"Strong, elegant prose and a strong, elegant heroine...Song of the Nile is a delight!"--New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn
"A magnificent novel with a magical twist!"--Fresh Fiction
"Delicious prose, an exotic setting, and a heroine that will impress you with her unfailing courage and determination to reclaim what was once hers...historical women's fiction at its finest."--History and Women