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The October Horse : A Novel of Caesar and Cleopatra
Author: Colleen McCullough

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Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780671024208 - ISBN-10: 0671024205
Publication Date: 11/1/2003
Pages: 1,120


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged)

Book Description:

A SWEEPING EPIC OF ANCIENT ROME FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THORN BIRDS

With her renowned storytelling gifts in full force, Colleen McCullough delivers a breathtaking novel that is both grand in scope and vivid in detail -- and proves once again why she is the top historical novelist of our time.

In the last days of the Roman Republic, Gaius Julius Caesar is both adored and despised -- but his rule is unshakable. Forced by civil war to leave his beguiling mistress Cleopatra, Caesar turns his eye to the future: who is to inherit the throne of Roman power? But in the shadows of the empire, the talk is of murder. Who among his associates has the cunning and skill to fell the fierce leader -- and brave the dangerous consequences of that cataclysmic act?


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Audrey P. (youngharris94) wrote on 7/11/2008...


I just couldn't get through it. About 250 pages in, and I gave up. I've heard others say it was really good, but I was never "grabbed" by it.

Rachel S. (subwaygirl) wrote on 11/6/2006...


EXCELLENT!

Nancy E. wrote on 6/28/2006...


I never really got into it. Could be good; I just gave up on it.

Brad C. (bcondray) wrote on 6/12/2005...


A must read for fans of Republican Rome and great writing.


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