Bestselling novelist Margaret George brings to life the glittering kingdom of Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, in this luch, sweeping, and richly detailed saga. Told in Cleopatra's own voice, this is a mesmerizing tale of ambition, passion, and betrayl, which begins when the twenty-year-old queen seeks out the most powerful man in the world, Julius Caesar, and does not end until, having survived the assassination of Caesar and the defeat of the second man she loves, Marc Antony, she plots her own death rather than be paraded in triumph through the streets of Rome.Most of all, in its richness and authenticity, it is an irresistible story that reveals why Margaret George's work has been widely acclaimed as "the best kind of historical novel, one the reader can't wait to get lost in." (San Francisco Chronicle).

Suggested Book Club Questions for The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel (Fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Memoirs of Cleopatra:

• Did Margaret George emphasize any specific themes throughout The Memoirs of Cleopatra? What do you think Margaret George is trying to explain with this theme?
• What was unique about the setting of The Memoirs of Cleopatra and how did it affect the storyline?
• Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
• How do characters change or learn throughout The Memoirs of Cleopatra? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
• How does The Memoirs of Cleopatra reveal Margaret George's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Margaret George is liberal or conservative.
• Did certain parts of The Memoirs of Cleopatra affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
• Did Margaret George's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?

Suggested Book Club Questions for The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel (Non-fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Memoirs of Cleopatra:

• Did Margaret George make persuasive arguments in The Memoirs of Cleopatra? Did The Memoirs of Cleopatra change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
• What did you learn from The Memoirs of Cleopatra?
• How does Margaret George present the information and did you enjoy it?
• How is Margaret George biased within The Memoirs of Cleopatra? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
• What, if anything, does The Memoirs of Cleopatra make you want to read next? Why?