Imperilled at every turn by court conspiracies and roman treachery, cleopatra brazenly sought a partnership. Spectacular historical fiction blazing with intrigue, romance and dramatic. Books by colin falconer authors like colin falconer what. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. A novel of cleopatra, presents a fictional portrait of just how she might have done so, and what effect her actions and her two famous lovers had upon her alltoohuman heart. When we were gods book the kansas city public library. And now we see this in when we were gods, as cleopatra struggles to survive and prosper as more than just a roman fiefdom. Colin falconer recreates the life and loves of the storied queen as she ascends the throne of egypt, embarks on passionate love affairs with julius caesar and mark antony, and struggles with the intrigues of the. Daughter of the nile classic history book 4 and millions of other. Theophile gautier, 1845 arrestingly beautiful and fiercely intelligent, cleopatra vii of egypt was barely more than a teenager when she inherited the richest empire in the worldone that stretched from the.
In his most recent historical novel, he takes on the life of a far less famous woman, but one whose role was probably as important to the politics and history of the new world as cleopatra s was to the roman empire. Buy the sultans harem by colin falconer online at alibris. Falconer seems to specialize in strong women who are. The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most. Marie helder is a butchers daughter in a little town in bavaria, as germany begins its love affair with hitler and national. Both are in love, but both are faced with an impossible choice. Falconer seems to specialize in strong women who are fundamentally unreliable narrators and sometimes antiheroes. Books by colin falconer authors like colin falconer. When we were gods 0609808893falconer shows his prowess yet again at bringing history to life, in a vivid landscape, dominated by a powerful and yet deeply politically vulnerable woman who is frighteningly compelling.
Falconer woman are emotionally strong, and cleopatra is no exception. Arrestingly beautiful and fiercely intelligent, cleopatra vii of egypt was barely more than a teenager when she inherited the richest empire in the world. Books by colin falconer writers similar to colin falconer. Young when the reins of rulership are placed in her hands, she must overcome the innate treachery of her own family and plan for her own and egypts survival as an independent nation. Her romances with julius caesar and marcus antonius are initially motivated out of a fierce instinct for survival and a calculated gamble at something. And, of course, she did indeed know how to handle powerful men. Here is yet another novel about the last of the ptolemy. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer 20001212 hardcover january 1, 1828 3.
And whoever slapped it up there knew they were being sloppy, but must have. He has also traveled to england, australia, africa, and western europe among many others. Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction this is a list of books nonfiction, and fiction, about egypts last macedonian queen. See all books authored by colin falconer, including when we were gods. Our books collection spans in multiple countries, allowing you to get the most less latency time to download any of our books like this one. When we were gods by colin falconer fantastic fiction. Author, colin falconer did a super job in describing the times, and giving us a glimpse of ancient egypt and rome. For mexicans, ce malinali is a controversial figurea native woman who served as guide and interpreter for spanish conquistador hernan cortes and even. Most of what we know about cleopatra was written by her enemies, and so has to be read with skepticism. I was a big fan of colin falconers when we were gods, a novel about the life of cleopatra. Colin falconer the story of cleopatra vii of egypt, her bold plot to woo julius caesar in order to save her country, and her wild affair with marc antony, caesars protege and successor. A novel of cleopatra, colin falconer in when we were gods, colin falconers bold, sensuous prose brings to life the mysterious, glamorous cleopatra as she really was.
Theophile gautier, 1845 arrestingly beautiful and fiercely intelligent, cleopatra vii of egypt was barely more than a teenager when she. When we were gods 0609808893falconer shows his prowess yet again at bringing history to life, in a vivid landscape, dominated by a powerful and yet deeply politically vulnerable woman who is. Authors like colin falconer what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. He has written about his experiences of countries such as bangkok, india, burma, and laos that he documents in his very first novel venom. Books by colin falconer author of the unkillable kitty o. Colin falconers bold, sensuous prose creates a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who thrived and triumphed in a world ruled by men. The story of how israel became palestine it is 1933 and two young women from very different worlds face an uncertain future.
When the tide had finally, irrevocably turned against her, the proud queen plotted a last, spectacular maneuver that was to save her children, her empire, and her place in the pantheon of gods. A novel of the mexican conquest by colin falconer, isabella. Colin falconer author of the unkillable kitty okane. When we were gods takes us into cleopatra s reign of egypt, how ambitious she was, and cunning. Colin falconers novels are drawn from his many experiences traveling all over the world. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer goodreads author 3. Ruthless, that would be the word i would describe what was going on in cleopatra s time. Books by colin falconer authors like colin falconer what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Fiftyone years before the birth of jesus christ, in the fertile nile valley, 18yearold cleopatra ascends to the throne of egypt upon the death of her father, ptolemy xii. Books by colin falconer author of the unkillable kitty okane. When we were gods by colin falconer penguin books australia. Falconers cleopatra is vulnerable, intelligent and liberated, defined by her wit as much as.
Daughter of the nile by colin falconer online at alibris. When we were gods a novel of cleopatra colin falconer is available in our digital library an online access to it is set as public so you can get it instantly. Books by colin falconer authors like colin falconer what should i read next. I was a big fan of colin falconer s when we were gods, a novel about the life of cleopatra.
The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most womanly woman and the most queenly queen, a person to be wondered at. Anastasia and when we were gods, which have been bestsellers in germany, france and spain. Cleopatra was originally published in the us as when we were gods, and has since been translated into seven languages. From the author of the critically acclaimed when we were gods comes a dramatic, unforgettable novel of cruelty and passion, set in the great harem of the ottoman. The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most womanly. Falconers rough justice swiftmoving historical novel adds new twists and modern dialogue to an ofttold tragic tale. Here is yet another novel about the last of the ptolemy pharaohs, cleopatra. Sep 07, 2001 colin falconer s bold, sensuous prose creates a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who thrived and triumphed in a world ruled by men. After tackling the story of one powerful woman in historycleopatra, heroine of when we were godsfalconer reimagines the life of another. Colin falconer books list of books by author colin falconer. When we were gods takes us into cleopatras reign of egypt, how ambitious she was, and cunning. Langer, regina and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction 56 books.
It was a bestseller in brazil, australia and germany. Young when the reins of rulership are placed in her hands, she must overcome the innate treachery of her own family and plan for her own and egypts survival as an independent n. A novel of cleopatra, colin falconer in when we were gods, colin falconer s bold, sensuous prose brings to life the mysterious, glamorous cleopatra as she really was. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the. Colin falconer recreated ancient egypt and rome with a vibrancy that cannot be attained in a biography. Ive not really been paying much attention to goodreads. A novel of cleopatra has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Colin falconer s bold, sensuous prose takes the reader inside the walls of alexandrias great palaces and into cleopatra s very heart, creating a vivid. This is the story of a legendary womans most glorious time, a story that blazes through thousands of years of history to capture the imagination of readers today. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. In his most recent historical novel, he takes on the life of a far less famous woman, but one whose role was probably as important to the politics and history of the new world as cleopatras was to the roman empire.
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