Cleopatra of Egypt Author:Leonora Hornblow From inside book cover: — More than 2000 years ago a girl of 17 became Queen of Egypt. — Cleopatra's story is one that captures int imagination. Few facts about her have been recorded, yet she is one of the most famous women in history. Leonora Hornblow, who has used all her skill as a novelist in writing this account of the life and times of Cl... more »eopatra, says: "There are some people so extraordinary that they leave their stamp upon the world. Cleopatra is one. Her name has become a symbol of romance and excitement and fascination."« less