Colin falconer books list of books by author colin falconer. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer 20001212 at. Ce titre et plus dun million debooks sont inclus dans labonnement kindle. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the cleopatra a life, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. When we were gods book the kansas city public library. Colin falconer s inspiration to become a writer was conceived while he was in primary school. Falconer s rough justice swiftmoving historical novel. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer, experimental design. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at. In his most recent historical novel, he takes on the life of a far less famous woman, but one whose role was probably as important to the politics and history of the new world as cleopatra s was to the roman empire.
When we were gods is the warm and humane story of a desperate queen and. Theophile gautier, 1845 arrestingly beautiful and fiercely intelligent, cleopatra vii of egypt was barely more than a. Works published under the pen name include contemporary and historical thrillers, and childrens books. Colin falconer s most popular book is the unkillable kitty okane. Colin falconer, author of when we were gods, on librarything. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most womanly woman and the most queenly queen, a person to be wondered at. Falconer s rough justice swiftmoving historical novel adds new twists and modern dialogue to an ofttold tragic tale. Colin falconer the head had been impaled on a railing outside the royal courts of justice in the strand in the early hours of a cold november morning. Falconer seems to specialize in strong women who are fundamentally unreliable. A novel of cleopatra, was called smoothly written by publishers weekly and enthralling by booklist. Author, colin falconer did a super job in describing the times, and giving us a glimpse of ancient egypt and rome.
Fiftyone years before the birth of jesus christ, in the fertile nile valley, 18yearold cleopatra ascends to the throne of egypt upon the death of her father, ptolemy xii. The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most womanly. I was able to download this book through a special on bookbub for free. Julie iskander jiskander alexandria, 11, egypt 318 books. He knew he was destined for a writing career when he read jules vernes michael strogoff aged about seven years old. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cleopatra. An historical novel that follows british cavalry officer colby goff from balaclava, the zulu war and the american civil war. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. This is the story of a legendary womans most glorious time, a story that blazes through thousands of years of history to capture the imagination of readers today. Colin falconer is the author of more than 20 books many historical fiction, and his work has been translated into 17 languages. Daughter of the nile classic history book 4 and millions of other. Colin falconer born 1953 is a pen name of colin bowles, who also uses the pen name mark dabranville, an englishborn australian writer. Colin falconer s bold, sensuous prose takes the reader inside the walls of alexandrias great palaces and into cleopatra s very heart, creating a vivid. And, of course, she did indeed know how to handle powerful men.
Falconer is going to tantalize us by stripping away some layers on the history of cleopatra, the main character in his fascinating rerelease, we were gods once. Julie iskander has 318 books on goodreads, and is currently reading when we were gods. Eunoe maura was the wife of bogudes, king of western mauretania. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Daughter of the nile classic history book 4 kindle edition by falconer, colin.
Books by colin falconer authors like colin falconer. When we were gods takes us into cleopatra s reign of egypt, how ambitious she was, and cunning. Books by colin falconer author of the unkillable kitty o. Colin falconer s bold, sensuous prose creates a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who thrived and triumphed in a world ruled by men. The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer 20001212 hardcover 1828 3. See all books authored by colin falconer, including when we were gods. He devoured the book hungrily and by the end of the afternoon, he knew there was nothing he loved more than a good story. Jeanette beer in her book a medieval caesar states that caesar is transformed. There was a fine dusting of frost on the corpses hair and eyelids which gave it a festive touch. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Spectacular historical fiction blazing with intrigue, romance and dramatic. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. A novel of cleopatra has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
When we were gods 0609808893falconer shows his prowess yet again at bringing history to life, in a vivid landscape, dominated by a powerful and yet deeply politically vulnerable woman who is frighteningly compelling. After tackling the story of one powerful woman in history cleopatra, heroine of when we were gods falconer reimagines the life of another. Falconer seems to specialize in strong women who are fundamentally unreli. Cleopatra undressed with guest author colin falconer. A novel of cleopatra, presents a fictional portrait of just how she might have done so, and what effect her actions and her two famous lovers had upon her alltoohuman heart. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer 2000 1212 by colin falconer isbn. And whoever slapped it up there knew they were being sloppy, but must have. Colin falconer recreates the life and loves of the storied queen as she ascends the throne of egypt, embarks on passionate love affairs with julius caesar and mark antony, and struggles with the intrigues of the. When we were gods by colin falconer fantastic fiction.
Falconers portrayal of this controversial woman is to refute the image of a. When we were gods by colin falconer book cover, description, publication history. I was a big fan of colin falconer s when we were gods, a novel about the life of cleopatra. The end of an era, and the birth of a new kind of combat. In such fiction her character often serves as a foil for the relationship between caesar and another woman, mostly cleopatra, such as in the memoirs of cleopatra, the bloodied toga and when we were gods. When the tide had finally, irrevocably turned against her, the proud queen plotted a last, spectacular maneuver that was to save her children, her empire, and her place in the pantheon of gods. A novel of cleopatra book online at best prices in india on. Books by colin falconer authors like colin falconer what should i read next. When we were gods by colin falconer overdrive rakuten. The regiment the 19th lancers mattered to the goffs, generation. Ruthless, that would be the word i would describe what was going on in cleopatra s time.