The Sisters — Volume 3

"The Sisters — Volume 3" by Georg Ebers is a historical fiction set in ancient Egypt, continuing the story of sisters Klea and Irene as they grapple with love, political turmoil, and power plays amidst figures like Cleopatra and the schemes of King Euergetes. Loyalty, sacrifice, and destiny versus choice are central themes, underscored by the tension of a post-feast setting where concerns over Irene's safety grip Publius and Lysias who perceive the evil aims of Euergetes thus emphasizing the sisters’ vulnerability and high stakes as the narrative ignites with intrigue and impending doom sparked by powerful men's desires.