Cleopatra

Cleopatra is a historical novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1889. Known for his adventure and historical fiction, Haggard presents a dramatic and romanticized version of Cleopatra VII's life, blending history with fantasy elements.

The novel is narrated by Harmachis, an Egyptian noble who is part of a secret priestly order sworn to overthrow the Greek-descended Ptolemaic rule and restore native Egyptian rule. Groomed from birth to be the liberator of Egypt, Harmachis infi...