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Cleopatra — Volume 05

By Georg Ebers

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In ancient Egypt, a woman's loyalties and love are tested as she navigates a treacherous court filled with jealousy, betrayal, and the looming shadow of a powerful queen.

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2004-04-01
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"Cleopatra — Volume 05" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel that explores the dramatic life of Cleopatra VII and the intense conflicts within her royal court in ancient Egypt. The saga centers on Barine, a woman entangled in the Queen's affairs, as she grapples with feelings of love, jealousy, and betrayal, particularly in relation to her wounded lover, Dion. The arrival of Iras and Alexas, loyal to the Queen, brings treachery and suspense into Barine's life, while Cleopatra's own jealousy threatens to upend the relationships around her. Barine's journey becomes a struggle to protect her reputation in a realm defined by manipulation, animosity, and the ruthless pursuit of authority.

About the Author

Georg Moritz Ebers was a German Egyptologist and novelist. He is best known for his purchase of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest Egyptian medical documents in the world.

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