Cleopatra Vol .2

In the second volume of Cleopatra, the titular queen continues her struggle to maintain her power in the face of Roman threats. She is forced to make a number of difficult decisions, including marrying the Roman general Mark Antony in an attempt to secure an alliance. However, her plans are ultimately thwarted by Octavian, who defeats Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium. Cleopatra and Antony both commit suicide, and Egypt falls under Roman rule. The novel is historical fiction, and...