Lily of the Nile: 1 - Brossura

Dray, Stephanie

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ISBN 10: 0425238555 ISBN 13: 9780425238554

Casa editrice: Penguin Publishing Group, 2011

Riassunto

The daughter of Cleopatra, Princess Selene, struggles to survive amidst political and romantic intrigue after her parents are vanquished from Rome and she becomes the object of desire and obsession for the new and ruthless Caesar. Original.

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Praise for Lily of the Nile
 
“A spectacular blend of history and unforgettable fiction.”—San Francisco Book Review

“An active, vibrant take-charge protagonist.”—Publishers Weekly

“Lily of the Nile is graceful history infused with subtle magic and veiled ancient mysteries, at a time of immense flux and transition...Meticulously researched, thoroughly believable, this is a different kind of book, and a true achievement.”—Vera Nazarian, two-time Nebula Award–nominated author of Lords of Rainbow
 
“With clear prose, careful research, vivid detail, and a dash of magic, Stephanie Dray brings true life to one of Egypt’s most intriguing women in Lily of the Nile.”—Susan Fraser King, bestselling and award-winning author of Queen Hereafter and Lady Macbeth

“Cleopatra Selene has unusual gifts and problems, but her struggle to understand herself and her destiny is universal. The glimpses of the cult of Isis leave one wanting to know more, and the story keeps you turning the pages until the end.”—Diana L. Paxson, author of Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Sword of Avalon

More Praise for the Novels of Cleopatra’s Daughter

“A magnificent novel with a magical twist!”—Fresh Fiction

“Delicious prose, an exotic setting, and a heroine that will impress you with her unfailing courage and determination to reclaim what was once hers...historical women’s fiction at its finest.”—History and Women

“A stirring story of a proud, beautiful, intelligent woman whom a 21st century reader can empathize with.”—RT Book Reviews

“An entertaining foray into an intriguing legend.”—New York Times bestselling author Margaret George

“Strong, elegant prose and a strong, elegant heroine...Song of the Nile is a delight!”—New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn

L'autore:

Stephanie Dray is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her award-winning novels include America's First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton, co-authored with Laura Kamoie, and the Cleopatra’s Daughter Trilogy. Her work has been translated into eight languages and often tops lists for the most-anticipated reads of the year. Before she became a novelist, she was a lawyer and a teacher. Now she lives near the nation's capital with her husband, cats, and history books.

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• Editore: Penguin Publishing Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0425238555
• ISBN 13: 9780425238554
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 368