The Drowning King: Emily Holleman - Softcover

Holleman, Emily

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0751560200 ISBN 13: 9780751560206

Publisher: Sphere, 2017

Synopsis

It's the dawning of a new era for Alexandria and Cleopatra and her younger brother, Ptolemy are established on the throne. Long overlooked by his father in favor of his beguiling sister, eleven-year-old Ptolemy is desperate to assert himself as a man and as a king. But he and his advisors are no match for Queen Cleopatra, who's quick to establish her primacy throughout the land, from Alexandria to Upper Egypt.

When, a year later, Cleopatra alienates Rome's remaining legions and flees the palace, Ptolemy finally gets his first taste of power, though not without its complications: Cleopatra has joined forces with their sister Arsinoe in Egypt, and Ptolemy must prepare to meet their army head-on and prove his ruthlessness to Caesar. Despite mounting doubts about where her sister's loyalties lie, Arsinoe has remained faithful to her. But when news comes that Cleopatra has manipulated Caesar to regain the throne and embraced Rome's dominance, Arsinoe is torn between her warring siblings and sensing her own nascent hunger to lead rising within.

Arsinoe must choose whether it will be her dear sister or brother she irrevocably betrays . . . and make a decision that will determine the fate of a kingdom, and all the future of history.

About this title

Review:

'The Drowning King contains everything that a real-life Game of Thrones would: sibling incest, backstabbing court politics, invasions and treachery at every turn. Don't miss this enthralling installment in the Fall of Egypt saga, and be sure to pick up the remaining two volumes when they hit shelves' (Book Reporter)

'Readers fascinated by political intrigue and dynasty building of the ancient world will enjoy this, especially if they have read the first volume' (Library Journal)

'A fast-moving, heart-poundingly good follow-up' (Marie Claire)

'Holleman's poetic language contributes to the atmosphere of intrigue and menace, expertly capturing the roiling anxieties of the principals as they battle for Rome's scraps. Holleman's gift of characterization will have readers rooting for all three Egyptian royals, hoping against historical fact that this sibling rivalry has no losers - at least not until the next installment' (Kirkus Reviews)

Book Description:

The author of Cleopatra's Shadows continues her reimagining of Cleopatra's rise to power through the eyes of her forgotten younger sister, Arsinoe.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sphere
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0751560200
• ISBN 13: 9780751560206
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 433