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Cleopatra

Cleopatra

by Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

BookID: 2769

Language:English

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- FictionCleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C. -- Fiction

Description

"Cleopatra" by H. Rider Haggard is an adventure novel written in 1889. Set in ancient Egypt, it follows Harmachis, a priest and descendant of the pharaohs, who is charged by the Priesthood of Isis with a dangerous mission: overthrow Cleopatra, expel foreign rulers, and restore Egypt to its former glory. Using priestly magic and cunning, he attempts to undermine the queen's power. Told through ancient papyrus scrolls in biblical language, this historical fantasy blends supernatural elements with political intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

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