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Book Review of Throne of Isis

Throne of Isis
Throne of Isis
Author: Judith Tarr
Genre: Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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Slow-moving novel of Antony and Cleopatra, told through the viewpoint of one of Cleopatra's priestesses. Grounded in historical reality, it still emphasizes the storied love affair, but is also wound through with the ponderous military and political gamesmanship so essential to the saga.