Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday: Cleopatra's Moon

This is a weekly meme hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine.  "Waiting on Wednesday" spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.


Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter
Pub. Date: August 1, 2011


Goodreads says, "The Luxe meets the ancient world in the extraordinary story of Cleopatra's daughter. Selene has grown up in a palace on the Nile with her parents, Cleopatra & Mark Antony—the most brilliant, powerful rulers on earth. But the jealous Roman Emperor Octavianus wants Egypt for himself, and when war finally comes, Selene faces the loss of all she's ever loved. Forced to build a new life in Octavianus's household in Rome, she finds herself torn between two young men and two possible destinies—until she reaches out to claim her own. This stunning novel brings to life the personalities & passions of one of the greatest dramas in history, & offers a wonderful new heroine in Selene."

*First of all, I love historical fiction and the story of Cleopatra and Mark Antony has always intrigued me. The premise of this book sounds incredible and lets be honest.....I was sold after I read it was The Luxe meets the ancient world. Sign me up!


15 comments:

  1. I have been wanting to read this one too. I loved Michelle Moran's Cleopatra's Daughter. Great pick!

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  2. I just saw this for the first time....Looks like a popular one today..

    thx!

    Jen

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  3. Cleopatra has always intrigued me as well, I'm dying for this book! Come on August, I'm ready for it to release already:)

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  4. This one looks really interesting and I like the cover. Great pick!

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  5. I love historical fiction too! This sounds fab :) Great pick!

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  6. I am excited for this one, as well! =) Great pick!!

    Waiting on Wednesday (30)

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  7. Oooh, me to me too!! Vicky has a great blog where she shares a lot of her research studies. I read her non fiction book on cleopatra and it was really fun!

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  8. That's a great pick :) I haven't heard of this one but it sounds really promising. I love Egyptian mythology :) Thanks, I've added it to my wishlist ;)

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  9. Oooh, this sounds amazing! Adding it to my wish list!

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  10. Ohhh, I've really been wanting to read this as well! It sounds really awesome! :)

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  11. This one sounds great!

    My WoW pick, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com

    Have a nice week.

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  12. Wonderful choice, Christina :) I haven't heard of this one before but Cleopatra and Mark Anthony is(or was) a fascinating couple. So many myths surrounding their lives and deaths.

    I'm adding this one on my GR wishlist.

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  13. I love historical fiction and this one sounds great! Nice choice - I hadn't heard about this one so thanks for posting it up!

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  14. Beautiful cover! I can't wait to read this book. I love historical fiction and this one is about Cleopatra!! How cool is that!

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