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When We Were Gods
When We Were Gods: A Novel of Cleopatra | Colin Falconer
7 posts | 5 read | 10 to read
Re-creates 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 Roman Empire.
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TheBookgeekFrau
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Finished this re-read last night for #BookedInTime and Wow! talk about trusting no one, especially family!

Cleopatra was definitely a force to be reckoned with; and if she wasn't forced to hitch her train to Marc Antony bc men wouldn't be lead be a mere woman, all roads would've lead to Alexandria instead of Rome.

For the second time this book left the impression that Cleopatra's great love was not Antony but Julius Caesar.

dabbe Added your score to our #BookedinTime spreadsheet! 🤗 1y
TheBookgeekFrau @dabbe Cool!! 💕 1y
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Darkness, cold stone under her fingertips, shadows dancing on the walls, torches flickering in the downdraught of the tunnels.

#FirstLineFridays
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Cuilin I love a map. Books that have one 🥰 1y
TheBookgeekFrau @Cuilin Who doesn't open a book and go 'Ohhh a map!' 😁 1y
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Rereading this for August #BookedInTime #AncientRomanCivilization I read it 23 years ago when it first came out and LOVED it, so I'm glad for a reason to reread

Cuilin Looks amazing, @Caitlin_Sheridan will like this too. 1y
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One on my favs kept turned out as a some library decor

#ReadingResolutions Day4 #CoverLove

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Loved this book! Clued me in on my husband‘s fascination with one of the most bad-ass women in history💜💜 And the cover😍

#AprilBookishMadness Day27 #HistoricalFiction

Ruthiella Totally! I read a biography of her years ago by Michael Grant that was good. She was a fascinating figure! 7y
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I have always been intrigued by Cleopatra, and thus found myself thoroughly enjoying this book. It does indulge into intricate details to help deliver this brilliant and riveting story, but not all of it is historically plausible. Overall, a good read and a glorious journey to Ancient Egypt!