Cleopatra

<p><em>Cleopatra</em> by H. Rider Haggard is a historical adventure novel set in ancient Egypt. It tells the dramatic story of the famous queen Cleopatra and her doomed love affair with Harmachis a high priest who is involved in a plot to overthrow her. Filled with Haggard's characteristic blend of historical detail and gripping adventure the novel explores themes of power betrayal and destiny in the ancient world while offering a fictionalized account of Cleopatra's life.</p><p></p>