Margaret George Knihy

Historický román americké autorky líčí formou osobních zápisků život egyptské královny Kleopatry. V první osobě, počínaje nejstaršími vzpomínkami na slabou vládu jejího otce až po dobu, kdy sama stála v čele jedné z nejvelkolepějších říší starověku, zaznamenává události svého života na pergamenové svitky. Román vypráví o politických intrikách, ctižádosti a touze po moci, ale také o lásce a vášni. Zaznamenává příběh lásky k Caesarovi a po jeho smrti i vášnivý vztah k Marku Antoniovi, který se v konci této knihy teprve rozvíjí a bude obsahem dalšího dílu románu.

Závěrečná část fiktivních zápisků egyptské královny z pera americké autorky dovádí její život až k tragickému završení. Román začíná okamžikem, kdy dvaadvacetiletá Kleopatra, zoufalá po návratu z exilu, vyhledá římského vojevůdce Julia Caesara, od něhož očekává pomoc a v němž najde svou životní lásku. Kromě rozsáhlého historického panoramatu pak čtenář může sledovat i osudový příběh vášně dvou silných osobností. Kniha končí ve chvíli, kdy po atentátu na Caesara a po porážce druhého muže, jehož miluje, Marka Antonia, dá Kleopatra přednost smrti z vlastních rukou, než by triumfálně prošla ulicemi Říma.

Evocatively written as Henry VIII's private journals, Margaret George tells the former king's life, using her now trademark mix of history and imagination to tell the story as he might have told it.

Bestselling novelist Margaret George brings to life the glittering kingdom of Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, in this lush, sweeping, and richly detailed saga. Told in Cleopatra's own voice, this is a mesmerizing tale of ambition, passion, and betrayal, 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."

Originally published in 1992, Margaret George's novel of the Stuart queen became a national bestseller and solidly established the author as one of the foremost historical novelists of our time. Reissued to coincide with George's third novel, "The Memoirs of Cleopatra", this superb blend of history and storytelling turns the magnificent facts of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots into magnificent fiction.

A stunning historical fiction novel about the young Emperor Nero and his infamous rise to power

Nero’s ascent to the throne was only the beginning....Now Margaret George, the author of The Confessions of Young Nero, weaves a web of politics and passion, as ancient Rome’s most infamous emperor cements his place in history. With the beautiful and cunning Poppaea at his side, Nero commands the Roman empire, ushering in an unprecedented era of artistic and cultural splendor. Although he has yet to produce an heir, his power is unquestioned. But in the tenth year of his reign, a terrifying prophecy comes to pass and a fire engulfs Rome, reducing entire swaths of the city to rubble. Rumors of Nero’s complicity in the blaze start to sow unrest among the populace—and the politicians.... For better or worse, Nero knows that his fate is now tied to Rome’s—and he vows to rebuild it as a city that will stun the world. But there are those who find his rampant quest for glory dangerous. Throughout the empire, false friends and spies conspire against him, not understanding what drives him to undertake the impossible. Nero will either survive and be the first in his family to escape the web of betrayals that is the Roman court, or be ensnared and remembered as the last radiance of the greatest dynasty the world has ever known. “A resplendent novel filled with the gilt and marble of the ancient world.”—C. W. Gortner, author of The Romanov Empress

The narrative explores the life of a legendary Greek woman whose beauty is said to have sparked a massive war. Through rich storytelling, the author delves into her experiences, relationships, and the historical context surrounding her, providing a captivating portrayal of her impact on Greek mythology and history. This bestseller offers a blend of drama and insight into a figure whose legacy continues to resonate through time.

One of today's premier historical novelists, "New York Times" bestseller George dazzles here as she tackles her most difficult subject yet: the legendary Elizabeth Tudor, queen of enigma. But what was she really like? In this novel, her flame-haired, look-alike cousin, Lettice Knollys, thinks she knows all too well.