Cleopatra

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Set in the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egypt, the narrative follows Harmachis, a descendant of a royal lineage protected by the Priests of Isis. Tasked with overthrowing a false Cleopatra and expelling the Romans, he embarks on a mission to restore Egypt to its former glory. The novel explores themes of lineage, power, and revenge, reflecting Haggard's fascination with ancient history and the complexities of dynastic politics.