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Lyrical historical fantasy, set in Eygpt during a time of great conflict.
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Against the rising power of Rome, Egypt is the last and strongest bastion of the Eastern Hellenistic kingdoms. Charmian is Cleopatra's half sister, daughter of Pharaoh and a woman of the harem. She shares a great honour and a terrible burden with Cleopatra and their sister Iras - they are fated to defend Egypt from those who would destroy her.
So when Roman Julius Caesar comes to Egypt in pursuit of his enemies, Charmian and her sisters are drawn into a deadly struggle.
One that will shape the world to come.
From mysterious temples hidden in the desert to the perilous palaces of Rome, from the tomb of Alexander the Great to the very Gates of Amenti, Charmian must face foes seen and unseen in a battle for her family, her love and her gods.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The tale of Cleopatra has been retold countless times, but Jo Graham's take is both fresh and true to form - behind this fast-paced tale told by Cleopatra's handmaiden lies historical research and loving attention to detail that brings one of the most powerful women of antiquity to life in the form she might have worn. What touched me most in the book was how real she makes everyone, throwing the reader head-first into the life and concepts of Ptolemaic Alexandria. The world is presented entire, and Charmian is our guide to it even as she lives her own life. And with this all, it's also a gripping read - politics, romance, family, and tragedy at the end.
Jo shared some excerpts of her upcoming work on her blog, and I can't wait to get the next book into my hands!
Jo shared some excerpts of her upcoming work on her blog, and I can't wait to get the next book into my hands!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I originally read Jo's breakthrough novel last year she was a name that I made a note of so that every time a book by her landed it would go to the top of my reading pile. Why? Well she has an engaging writing style, lovingly created characters and above really does take the reader on an emotional rollercoaster. So when this latest novel landed the envelope was pretty much ripped open and the book started within the first five minutes of landing whilst I was giving the mantra of "Please don't let this be the second novel flop", that many authors suffer from.
Luckily for me, it wasn't. It was wonderfully crafted with the time period created in such a way that it stepped off the page straight into my imagination in full technicolour wonderment which I absolutely loved. Throw into the mix her fast becoming trademark of wonderfully sculpted characters and top off with a plot to take you far away and I was in seventh heaven for the full duration of the tale. A wonderful piece of escapism that really is a top piece of fiction and a book that I have no doubt about passing on to literature fans of all genres.
Luckily for me, it wasn't. It was wonderfully crafted with the time period created in such a way that it stepped off the page straight into my imagination in full technicolour wonderment which I absolutely loved. Throw into the mix her fast becoming trademark of wonderfully sculpted characters and top off with a plot to take you far away and I was in seventh heaven for the full duration of the tale. A wonderful piece of escapism that really is a top piece of fiction and a book that I have no doubt about passing on to literature fans of all genres.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jo Graham takes us into the story of Cleopatra and her Romans from the point of the view of the Egyptians. The story works as an emotionally moving tale of three sisters and their loved ones and enemies, a fascinating exploration of Ptolomaic Egypt and Rome at a crucial pivot point in history and as part of an engrossing larger tale as people are reborn influenced by their past lives and influencing their future ones.
I couldn't put it down and never wanted it to stop. I can't wait for the next one.
I couldn't put it down and never wanted it to stop. I can't wait for the next one.
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Escapism at it's Very best!
Jo Graham has done an amazing job with her second novel "Hand of Isis". I felt compelled to write a review for the book after finishing it and can truly say it was worth... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ellis022
Clumsy
This is the second book i have attempted to read from this author and i have to say its not easy. The first few chapters of this book are clumsily written, one sentence was over... Read more
Published 18 months ago by BermondseyStu
Wonderful story
You are taken back to a time when Cleopatra is a young Princess and all that happens to her and her family. A lovely tale that is hard to put down. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Paula Ward
Hand of Isis
This was the first time I had read a book by Jo Graham and I wasn't disappointed. Her writing style draws you in immediately and you are transported into the world of Cleopatra... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jane Smith
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