The Diaries of Cleopatra. Book 1. The Rise of the Queen

«...The beauty of this woman was not the kind that is called incomparable and strikes one at first sight...» — wrote the great historian Plutarch about her. But anyone who had seen the queen of Hellenistic Egypt, Cleopatra, even once in their life, could not forget her until the end of their days. A rare charm combined with authority, oratory skills — with a magical voice; she was well-educated and spoke many languages fluently. The life of the brilliant queen of the Nile, told from the first person, unfolds on the pages of Margaret George's duology «The Diaries of Cleopatra» in all its details — tragic and happy. «The Rise of the Queen» begins with early memories. Childhood, loss of a mother, the conspiracy of power-hungry sisters, exile... Only the most powerful man in the world can help young Cleopatra return to her homeland. His name is Gaius Julius Caesar, lord of all lands subject to Rome...