Kleopatra Pharaoh
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Kleopatra and Pharaoh are a two volume novel by historical novelist Karen Essex
, author of Leonardo’s Swans and Stealing Athena. The books emphasize the Egyptian queen’s Greek roots as a descendent of Alexander the Great and re-imagine her as an astute ruler and diplomat.
Karen Essex
-Early life and education:Essex was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a teenager, she got involved with the theatre and focused her collegiate studies on costume design and theatrical history at Tulane University. She later attended an interdisciplinary graduate program at Vanderbilt...
, author of Leonardo’s Swans and Stealing Athena. The books emphasize the Egyptian queen’s Greek roots as a descendent of Alexander the Great and re-imagine her as an astute ruler and diplomat.