«Anyone who wants to learn more about [an] underappreciated female ruler should read this book»

All About History

«Draycott brings to life the little-known story of an intelligent, powerful woman of mixed Macedonian, Roman, and Egyptian heritage making her own way in exciting historical times»

Adrienne Mayor, author of The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World

«A vibrant and fascinating portrait of a great woman who deserves her place in the pantheon of Roman queens»

Emma Southon, author of Agrippina: The Most Extraordinary Woman of the Roman World

«Fascinating! Full of fabulous facts about ancient Rome, Egypt and North Africa. I loved all the details of life in Cleopatra's world supported by a feast of visual and literary references»

Caroline Lawrence, author of The Roman Mysteries

«Jane Draycott has written an excellent account of Cleopatra's daughter – princess, captive, and queen. In Draycott's capable hands, the archaeological evidence tells half the tale, and it is intriguing. Here, Cleopatra Selene finally attains her rightful place in history»

Barry Strauss, Cornell University, author of The War that Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra,

«It is extraordinary that such a story has remained untold for so long. The historian and archaeologist Jane Draycott has masterfully pieced together a rich range of literary and artistic sources to create this immensely readable account of a great queen, Egyptian and Roman, who wielded power at a time when women were largely marginalised.»

New Statesman