Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard (1889)

Name: Cleopatra
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The novel tells the story of a young woman who becomes embroiled in ancient Egyptian politics and romance. She is a member of the royal family but her position is precarious due to the machinations of her brother, who seeks to overthrow their father and take the throne for himself. Cleopatra's life is marked by danger and deception as she navigates the treacherous world of court politics. Along the way, she must confront her own desires and loyalties in order to survive. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and identity, raising questions about the nature of morality and the consequences of one's actions.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1889 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 33 chapters

Of the Birth of Harmachis; the Prophecy of the Hathors; and the Slaying of the Innocent Child
Of the Farewell of Amenemhat to Harmachis; of the Coming of Harmachis to Alexandria; of the Exhortation of Sepa; of the Passing of Cleopatra Robed as Isis; and of the Overthrow of the Gladiator by Harmachis
Of the Escape of Harmachis from Tarsus; of his being Cast Forth as an Offering to the Gods of the Sea; of his Sojourn in the Isle of Cyprus; of his Return to Abouthis; and of the Death of Amenemhat
Of the Disobedience of Harmachis; of the Slaying of the Lion; and of the Speech of the Old Wife, Atoua
Of the Coming of Charmion; and of the Wrath of Sepa
Of the Last Misery of Harmachis; of the Calling down of the Holy Isis by the Word of Fear; of the Promise of Isis; of the Coming of Atoua, and of the Words of Atoua
Of the Rebuke of Amenemhat; of the Prayer of Harmachis; and of the Sign Given by the Holy Gods
Of the Coming of Harmachis to the Palace; of how he Drew Paulus through the Gates; of Cleopatra Sleeping; and of the Magic of Harmachis which he Showed Her
Of the Life of him who was Named the Learned Olympus, in the Tomb of the Harpers that is by Tape; of his Counsel to Cleopatra; of the Message of Charmion; and of the Passing of Olympus down to Alexandria
Of the Departure of Harmachis and of his Meeting with his Uncle Sepa, the High Priest of Annu El Ra; of his Life at Annu, and of the Words of Sepa
Of the Ways of Charmion; and of the Crowning of Harmachis as the King of Love
Of the Meeting of Charmion with the Learned Olympus; of her Speech with him; of the Coming of Olympus into the Presence of Cleopatra; and of the Commands of Cleopatra
Of the Return of Harmachis to Abouthis; of the Celebration of the Mysteries; of the Chant of Isis; and of the Warning of Amenemhat
Of the Coming of Cleopatra to the Chamber of Harmachis; of the Throwing Forth of the Kerchief of Charmion; of the Stars; and of the Gift by Cleopatra of her Friendship to her Servant Harmachis
Of the Drawing Forth of Antony from the Timonium Back to Cleopatra; of the Feast Made by Cleopatra; and of the Manner of the Death of Eudosius the Steward
Of the Initiation of Harmachis; of his Visions; of his Passing to the City that is in the Place of Death; and of the Declarations of Isis, the Messenger
Of the Words and Jealousy of Charmion; of the Laughter of Harmachis; of the Making Ready for the Deed of Blood; and of the Message of the Old Wife, Atoua
Of the Workings of the Learned Olympus at Memphis; of the Poisonings of Cleopatra; of the Speech of Antony to his Captains; and of the Passing of Isis from the Land of Khem
Of the Awaking of Harmachis; of the Ceremony of his Crowning as Pharaoh of the Upper and the Lower Land; and of the Offerings Made to Pharaoh
Of the Veiled Words of Charmion; of the Passing of Harmachis into the Presence of Cleopatra; and of the Overthrow of Harmachis
Of the Surrender of the Troops and Fleet of Antony before the Canopic Gate; of the End of Antony, and of the Brewing of the Draught of Death
Of the Awaking of Harmachis; of the Sight of Death; of the Coming of Cleopatra; and of her Comfortable Words
Of the Last Supper of Cleopatra; of the Song of Charmion; of the Drinking of the Draught of Death; of the Revealing of Harmachis; of the Summoning of the Spirits by Harmachis; and of the Death of Cleopatra
Of the Imprisonment of Harmachis; of the Scorn of Charmion; of the Setting Free of Harmachis; and of the Coming of Quintus Dellius
Of the Farewell of Charmion; of the Death of Charmion; of the Death of the Old Wife, Atoua; of the Coming of Harmachis to Abouthis; of his Confession in the Hall of Six-And-Thirty Pillars; and of the Declaring of the Doom of Harmachis
Of the Trouble of Cleopatra; of her Oath to Harmachis; and of the Telling by Harmachis to Cleopatra of the Secret of the Treasure that Lay Beneath the Mass of "her"
Of the Last Writing of Harmachis, the Royal Egyptian
Of the Tomb of the Divine Menkau-Ra; of the Writing on the Breast of Menkau-Ra; of the Drawing Forth of the Treasure; of the Dweller in the Tomb; and of the Flight of Cleopatra and Harmachis from the Holy Place
Of the Coming Back of Harmachis; of the Greeting of Charmion; and of the Answer of Cleopatra to Quintus Dellius, the Ambassador of Antony the Triumvir
Of the Reproach of Harmachis; of the Struggle of Harmachis with the Guards; of the Blow of Brennus; and of the Secret Speech of Cleopatra
Of the Tender Care of Charmion; of the Healing of Harmachis; of the Sailing of the Fleet of Cleopatra for Cilicia; and of the Speech of Brennus to Harmachis
Of the Feast of Cleopatra; of the Melting of the Pearl; of the Saying of Harmachis; and of Cleopatra's Vow of Love
Of the Plan of Charmion; of the Confession of Charmion; and of the Answer of Harmachis

Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard (1889)

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