Harmachis, a young Egyptian priest, is trained in secret to overthrow the Greek queen Cleopatra and restore a native pharaoh to the throne. He is sent to her palace to carry out his plot, but he falls under the influence of her charm and his devotion falters. H. Rider Haggard builds the story around the intrigue of the court, the love of another woman, Charmion, and the effects of betrayal as the Roman world moves toward Egypt.
It is for readers who like historical romance and adventure set in ancient Egypt. It is a classic Victorian tale full of melodrama, spectacle and doomed love.
Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
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