Cleopatra - Ruler of Egypt

By Michael Lappenbusch

Cleopatra - Ruler of Egypt reimagines the life of history's most famous queen with intensity, depth, and sweeping drama. This is not the story of a woman reduced to myth or seduction, but of a brilliant and dangerous monarch forced to survive in a world ruled by ambition, violence, and empire.

Born into a dynasty poisoned by fear, betrayal, and blood, Cleopatra grows up in the glittering but deadly court of Alexandria, where every smile can hide a knife. As Rome tightens its grip on the world, she must navigate exile, civil war, political manipulation, and the dangerous alliances that tie her first to Julius Caesar and later to Mark Antony. But love is never simple when kingdoms are at stake, and power always demands its price.

From the palaces of Alexandria to the rising shadow of Rome, this novel follows Cleopatra through desire, war, propaganda, and downfall-portraying her not as a symbol, but as a woman of intelligence, will, and royal defiance.

A rich and atmospheric historical novel about power, love, betrayal, and the fall of a kingdom. Dark, vivid, and emotionally charged.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GY4J1P4D
• ISBN13: 9798258344014
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"