New york times bestselling author stephanie drays historical fiction series comes to a stunning conclusion as the daughter of cleopatra risks everything to revive her dynasty. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Daughters of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book 3. In lily of the nile, stephanie dray tells the story of selenes coming of age in rome, with a magical element added.
My novels explore historical women who lived in exciting and important timesoften in the shadows of more famous men. Stephanie dray s most popular book is americas first daughter. Lily of the nile, song of the nile, and daughters of the nile, a trilogy by stephanie dray, tells the entire life story of selene. Both novels are set in the augustan age and feature cleopatra s daughter. Daughters of the nile novel of cleopatra s daughter book 3 ebook. Stephanie dray s debut historical fiction novel, lily of the nile, was just release by berkley books. New york times bestselling author stephanie dray s historical fiction series comes to a stunning conclusion as the daughter of cleopatra risks everything to revive her dynasty after years of abuse as the emperors captive in rome, cleopatra selene is now a powerful queen, ruling over the exotic kingdom of mauretania with her husband, king juba ii, by her side. The extraordinary daughter of cleopatra and mark anthony seeks to reclaim her birthright in the first novel of an epic historical fiction trilogy from the new york times bestselling author of americas first daughter.
Lily of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book 1 ebook. Stephanie dray is a new york times and usa today bestselling author of historical womens fiction and fantasy. Her critically acclaimed series about cleopatra s daughter has been translated into eight different languages and won njrws golden leaf. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Today i want to talk about the next generation, the children that the infamous queen of the nile may have bounced on her knee if shed lived to a ripe old grandmotherly age.
Her awardwinning novels include americas first daughter and my dear hamilton, coauthored with laura kamoie, and the cleopatras daughter trilogy. Daughters of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book. In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jeffersons eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an american legacy. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray librarything. Stephanie dray is a new york times, wall street journal, and usa today bestselling author of historical womens fiction. Stephanie is a bestselling, awardwinning, twotime rita award nominated author of historical womens fiction. Another book called cleopatras daughter is a close favorite of mine so i thought this might be good too. I cant wait to see what stephanie dray does with song of the nile. Lily of the nile cleopatras daughter, book 1 by stephanie dray. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Daughters of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book 3 and millions of other. The extraordinary daughter of cleopatra and mark anthony. Stephanie dray heiress of one empire and prisoner of another, it is up to the daughter of cleopatra to save her brothers and reclaim what is rightfully hers. This daunting book of 576 pages tries to tell of a story of a dauntless queen who lived in the turbulent and twisted early period of the roman empire.
Lily of the nile novel of cleopatra s daughter book 1 kindle edition by dray, stephanie. Stephanie dray s book brings us to the next generation. After years of abuse as the emperors captive in rome, cleopatra selene is now a powerful queen, ruling over the exotic. See all books authored by stephanie dray, including americas first daughter, and my dear hamilton.
The novel was so excellent, i should use the word devoured. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lily of the nile novel of cleopatra s daughter book 1. This is the final book in an excellent trilogy of cleopatra s daughter. First edition cover of daughters of the nile novel of cleopatra s daughter book 3 by stephanie dray. After years of abuse as the emperors captive in rome, cleopatra selene is now a powerful queen, ruling. Song of the nile picks up cleopatra selenes story on. I was first introduced to cleopatra and her daughter in the wonderful michelle moran s cleopatra s daughter which i loved. Even though the actual historical facts about cleopatra selene are somewhat sketchy, dray beautifully brings to life a woman who stood in the shadows of some of history s greatest legends. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray and laura. From the new york times bestselling author of americas first daughter comes the first epic novel of cleopatra s daughter. In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jefferson s eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an. Starting out in 2011 with the novel lily of the nile she would begin with the series cleopatras daughter, a book which would set the template with much of what was to follow. Stephanie drays final volume in the trilogy about cleopatra selene, the daughter of mark antony and cleopatra, is the happy exception.
It s difficult enough for one author to create a story let alone two, so i decided to find out more. The first book is lily of the nile, which i also have, but have not had a chance to read yet. A novel of cleopatra s daughter cleopatra s daughter trilogy, book 3 stephanie dray on. Buy daughters of the nile cleopatra s daughter by stephanie dray isbn.
Nov 16, 2015 the son of gaius julius caesar and cleopatra, caesarion, seems to get most of the press in fiction in relation to the three children borne by cleopatra with marcus antonius, selene, helios and philadelphus. Stephanie dray after years of abuse as the emperor s captive in rome, cleopatra selene has found a safe harbor. They either totally blow the history, or they nail the history at the expense of the writing. A few weeks ago, i read america s first daughter written by stephanie dray and laura kamoie. After years of abuse as the emperor s captive in rome, cleopatra selene is now a powerful queen, ruling. In my books, i love to immerse the reader in time and place. I am absolutely delighted to welcome stephanie dray as my guest today on triclinium. Heiress of one empire and prisoner of another, it is up to the daughter of more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lily of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book 1. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
In the second novel in new york times bestselling author stephanie dray s thrilling trilogy, cleopatra s daughter seeks the power to stand against an empire having survived her perilous childhood as a royal captive of rome, selene has pledged her loyalty to emperor augustus, swearing to become his very own cleopatra. Lily of the nile is about the time of cleopatras daughter, cleopatra selene, as she is taken hostage by augustus caesar after her mothers death. The cleopatra s daughter book series by stephanie dray includes books lily of the nile, song of the nile, and daughters of the nile. Daughters of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter new york. Although, i would recommend reading the others in this trilogy. Daughters of the nile cleopatras daughter 3 stephanie dray. Stephanie drays complete cleopatras daughter trilogy first edition in 3 books. Dec 12, 2010 lily of the nile by stephanie dray copy courtesy of stephanie dray release date. Her awardwinning work has been translated into eight languages and tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. Daughters of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book 3 ebook. Interview with stephanie dray, coauthor of americans first. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daughters of the nile novel of cleopatra s daughter book 3. Cleopatras daughter series audiobooks listen to the. Lily of the nile brings back the beauty of a forgotten era.
But given the choice i would read cleopatras daughter over this any day. Stephanie dray books list of books by author stephanie dray. New york times bestselling author stephanie dray s historical fiction series comes to a stunning conclusion as the daughter of cleopatra risks everything to revive her dynasty. Ive spent the past few years writing about cleopatra s daughter a fascinating young woman that most people dont even know existed. The cleopatra s daughter trilogy, book 2 stephanie dray on. After years of abuse as the emperor s captive in rome, cleopatra selene is now a powerful queen, ruling over the exotic kingdom of mauretania with her husband, king. Starting out in 2011 with the novel lily of the nile she would begin with the series cleopatra s daughter, a book which would set the template with much of what was to follow. The sequel is expected to release at the end of 2011.
In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jeffersons eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an. For much of its history, rome depended upon egypt for grain. Cleopatra s daughter book covers first edition cover of the sequel in the historical fantasy trilogy about cleopatra selene s life, set in ancient rome and mauretania, during the augustan age. Jan 19, 2012 ive spent the past few years writing about cleopatras daughtera fascinating young woman that most people dont even know existed. New york times bestselling author stephanie drays historical fiction series. From the new york times bestselling author of americas first dau.
Buy this book dray deftly mixes magic and history in her debut, the. With her parents dead, the daughter of cleopatra and mark antony is left at the mercy of her roman captors. After years of abuse as the emperors captive in rome, cleopatra selene is now a powerful queen, ruling over the exotic kingdom of mauretania with her. That name brings many things to mind, but did you know she had a daughter and 3 sons. Daughters of the nile by stephanie dray is an exciting historical fiction based on the true story of cleopatra s daughter. This book is about cleopatras daughter cleopatra selen and her two sons selens twin and.
Ive spent the past few years writing about cleopatras daughtera fascinating young woman that most people dont even know existed. Even though the actual historical facts about cleopatra selene are somewhat sketchy, dray beautifully brings to life a woman who stood in the shadows of some of historys greatest legends. Cleopatra s daughter, stephanie dray fanfiction archive with over 2 stories. In the second novel in new york times bestselling author stephanie dray s thrilling trilogy, cleopatra s daughter seeks the power to stand against an empire having survived her perilous childhood as a royal captive of rome, selene has pledged her lo. See the complete cleopatra s daughter series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Lily of the nile novel of cleopatra s daughter book 1 ebook. Lily of the nile by stephanie dray is a novel that weaves fact with fiction and gives us some insight into the life of cleopatra s daughter selene and i found it fascinating. I loved cleopatra s daughter and want to read more.
If you love history, youve come to the right place. The fate of those three is the backdrop to stephanie drays series starting with lily of the nile. Stephanie drays complete cleopatras daughter trilogy first. Song of the nile is actually the second book in the cleopatra s daughter series by stephanie dray.
We all know of antony and cleopatra and the historical rule of julius caesar. Interview with stephanie dray, coauthor of americans. Daughters of the nile is the third and final book in stephanie drays trilogy about cleopatra selene, the daughter of cleopatra yes, that one, that continues to fill in the missing pieces of her life that could only be imagined based on the few major details available in historical texts. The team of stephanie dray and laura kamoie have created a masterpiece based on some 18,000 letters written by or to thomas jefferson, one of the more enigmatic of our founding fathers. Of the three, the one who went on to make a mark on history was cleopatras daughter, cleopatra selene. From the new york times bestselling authors of americas first daughter comes the epic story of eliza schuyler hamilton a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy. Interview with author stephanie dray elisabeth storrs. Cleopatra s daughter by michelle moran 2009 tells the story of cleopatra s early life. Daughters of the nile novel of cleopatra s daughter book 3 kindle edition by dray, stephanie. Stephanie dray audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Cleopatra selene, was the queen of mauretania and she ruled over the ancient berbers, the descendants of whom still live in north africa. Daughters of the nile by stephanie dray 20, paperback at the best online prices at. Books by stephanie dray author of americas first daughter. Cleopatras daughter series by stephanie dray goodreads. Americas first daughter audiobook by stephanie dray.
Lily of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book 1. The new york times bestseller in a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of thomas jefferson s eldest daughter, martha patsy jefferson randolpha woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an american legacy. Creating a number of other series too, such as the pompeii franchise, she would also go on to work and collaborate with other writers too. Her awardwinning novels include americas first daughter and my dear hamilton, coauthored with laura kamoie, and the cleopatra s daughter trilogy. For my first novel, lily of the nile, i researched the magic of ancient egypt because continue reading. Stephanie drays book brings us to the next generation. In the second novel in new york times bestselling author stephanie drays thrilling trilogy, cleopatras daughter seeks the power to stand against an empire. She lives near the nations capital with her husband, cats, and history books. Cleopatra s daughter book covers first edition cover of the sequel in the historical fantasy trilogy about cleopatra selenes life, set in ancient rome and mauretania, during the augustan age.
Lily of the nile novel of cleopatras daughter book 1 kindle edition by dray, stephanie. I do want to read it, but i think song of the nile stands on its own just fine. List of books by author stephanie dray thriftbooks. I had some minor doubt about a story because a story about the daughter of cleopatra is one ive read before and i was worried it would be too similar but i worried for nothing because it was actually really amazing. Most people are at least vaguely aware of caesar, marc anthony, cleopatr.
Ive read several stories by stephanie dray but i hadnt actually picked up her debut novel, lily of the nile. Her name was selene and this is her reimagined, and magicified story. Book overview new york times bestselling author stephanie dray s historical fiction series comes to a stunning conclusion as the daughter of cleopatra risks everything to revive her dynasty. Cleopatras daughter, stephanie dray fanfiction archive with over 2 stories. There are a wretched few that blow the history and the writing. In the second novel in new york times bestselling author stephanie dray. And my first historical was lily of the nile about the little known daughter of cleopatra and marc antony who went on to be one of the greatest client queens in the roman empire. Cleopatras daughter, stephanie dray fanfiction archive. Cleopatras daughter series audiobooks listen to the full. Daughters of the nile by stephanie dray 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Stephanie dray s final volume in the trilogy about cleopatra selene, the daughter of mark antony and cleopatra, is the happy exception. A novel of eliza schuyler hamilton, and more on thriftbooks.
While the romans considered themselves an agricultural nation, and paid great homage to farming in literature, poetry, and art, the simple truth was that. Interview with stephanie dray, coauthor of americans first daughter. After years of abuse as the emperors captive in rome, cleopatra selene is now a powerful queen, ruling over the exotic kingdom of mauretania with her husband, king juba ii, by her side. Her work has been translated into eight languages and often tops lists for the mostanticipated reads of the year.