Passion, politics, love and death combine in a novel of the legendary love triangle between the three leaders of the Roman era: Cleopatra, Mark Antony and Octavian, from the bestselling author of The Thorn Birds

Mark Antony, famous warrior and legendary lover, expected that he would be Julius Caesar's successor. But after Caesar's murder it was his 18-year old nephew, Octavian, who was named in the will. No-one, least of all Antony, expected him to last but his youth and slight frame concealed a remarkable determination and a clear strategic sense.

Antony was the leader of the fabulously rich East. Barely into his campaigning, he met Cleopatra, Pharaoh of Egypt. Bereft by the loss of Julius Caesar, her lover, father of her only son, she saw Antony as another Roman who could support her and provide more heirs. His fascination for her, his sense that she knew the way forward where he had lost his, led to the beginning of their passionate, and very public affair. The two men, twin rulers of Rome, might have found a way to live with each other but not with Cleopatra between them.

This is a truly epic story of power and scandal, battle and passion, political spin and inexorable fate with a rich historical background and a remarkable cast of characters, all brought brilliantly to life by Colleen McCullough. It is hard to leave the world she has created.

About the Author

Colleen McCullough, a neuroscientist by training, worked in various Sydney and English hospitals before settling into 10 years of research and teaching in the Department of Neurology at the Yale Medical School in the USA. In 1974 her first novel, 'Tim' was published in New York, followed by 'The Thorn Birds' in 1977 and a string of successful novels, including the Masters of Rome series. She lives in Norfolk Island, with her husband, Ric Robinson, and a cat named Shady.

Reviews

Praise for 'Antony and Cleopatra':

'An irresistible read'
Daily Mail

'Full of passion, greed, intrigue and betrayal...a thoroughly entertaining read'
Glasgow Herald

Praise for Colleen McCullough:

'Fast-moving and immensely readable...this book is a page turner from start to finish' Maeve Binchy

'McCullough piles on the drama' Daily Mail

'Sizzling family drama stuffed with passion, tragedy, love and sex' More

'Absorbing' Sunday Telegraph

'Compelling, passionate and gritty' She

'Probes the depths of the human heart in a haunting, multi-layered novel' Good Book Guide

'Deliciously addictive...a classic tale of wealth and power-an engrossing read' Sainsbury's magazine

Book Information
ISBN 9780007225798
Author Colleen McCullough
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 390g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 30mm