R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 4/20/2012 + 1442 more book reviews

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Moran does an interesting write about Egypt, its capture by Octavian and growing up in a patrician Roman household. Life in Roman times is described through the eyes of Selene as she grows up in Rome. The tale makes one wonder who Kleopatra (spelling used according to her daughter), Octavian, Alexander and Selene really were. Selene cherishes her Egyptian heritage and trains to become an architect in spite of the stigma about women's roles in Roman society. When her twin brother, Alexander, is killed by the order of Augustus (Octavian) because of his potential threat to his reign, Selene is devastated. She knows who ordered the murder. However, her marriage to Juba, dictated by Augustus, is a happy choice for her. It's a good, good read although viewing Roman society through a child's eyes became tedious a

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