Selene is the daughter of Cleopatra and Anthony, brought to Rome in chains, determined to return to Egypt to rule. She has vowed to prove her loyalty to Augustus, no matter the cost. But as a bride in name only, sent to rule a distant country, and serve as the living reincarnation of Isis for her people, Selene finds the cost for the throne may be higher than she's willing to pay because it turns out it may not be just her body but her soul as well.
"Song of the Nile" by Stephanie Dray is an outstanding piece of historical fiction. I've read numerous books about Cleopatra, but none about her children. Selene has a fascinating history, being the only one that has more than just one or two mentions in Roman history. She actually was a reigning monarch for Rome, along with her husband, King Juba, with both of them being captives of Rome from a young age. Stephanie Dray has done a wonderful job bringing to life one of history's lesser known women, weaving magic, intrigue and historical characters into a must read novel for fans of historical fiction.
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