The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A NovelBestselling novelist Margaret George brings to life the glittering kingdom of Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, in this lush, sweeping, and richly detailed saga, the basis for the Cleopatra TV mini-series. |
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... other of a palace building ( for there were many palace buildings on the royal grounds ) and opened onto steps overlooking the inner harbor , had always seemed like a shiny cavern to me . Its polished floors reflected my 6.
... steps before entering the room , and I wanted to take my father's hand and ask him if all the thousand guests were here . But he was standing in front of me , the place beside him occupied by my stepmother , and there was no opportunity ...
... steps that descended into the beckoning water , where you could wade and gather seashells . And within the palace grounds themselves , there was the small Temple of Isis overlooking the open sea , where the wind blew through its columns ...
... steps of the main building , the one with the audience chamber and banquet hall , with slow , languid movements . I ... step toward me . But he dared not actually touch me ; no one was allowed to lay hands on a member of the royal family ...
... steps . Whatever they observed , they would keep to themselves . There would be no help from them . " No- " How long did I stand there , thinking ? It seemed many moments , but that was impossible . I prayed quickly to Isis , to help me ...
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