When we were gods a novel of cleopatra colin falconer books

When we were gods is a beautiful story of cleopatra but the writing style of the author is a bit unpolished. Falconers cleopatra is vulnerable, intelligent and liberated, defined by her wit as much as her beauty. He has also traveled to england, australia, africa, and western europe among many others. Ive published twentysix novels so far, and been lucky enough to have them translated into 23 languages. Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction 56 books. When we were gods by colin falconer penguin books australia. A novel of cleopatra, colin falconer in when we were gods, colin falconers bold, sensuous prose brings to life the mysterious, glamorous cleopatra as she really was. Daughter of the nile by colin falconer online at alibris.

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. He is a former journalist and the author of three previous historical novels, which have been published in many languages throughout the world. His work has been translated into seventeen languages. The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer 20001212 hardcover january 1, 1828 3. Daughter of the nile classic history book 4 and millions of other.

Young when the reins of rulership are placed in her hands, she must overcome the innate treachery of her own family and plan for her own and egypts survival as an independent nation. Ruthless, that would be the word i would describe what was going on in cleopatra s time. Books by colin falconer authors like colin falconer. A novel of cleopatra by colin falconer 20001212 hardcover january 1, 1828. Kleopatra by karen essex pharaoh by karen essex cleopatras heir by gillian bradshaw what if caesarion survived. The groom laid bare author colin falconer, 55, was a husband stripped bare in 2004 with the release of his candid semiautobiography a disturbing tale of infidelity. The certainty of doing evil, hodder headline london, england, 2000.

Anastasia and when we were gods, which have been bestsellers in germany, france and spain. How the gods were laughing at him, at all of them, on that day. Colin falconers bold, sensuous prose creates a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who. A former journalist, barman, taxi driver, folk singer and script writer for the two ronnies, colin has written over 30 books, including my beautiful spy, anastasia and when we were gods, which have been bestsellers in germany, france and spain. Most of what we know about cleopatra was written by her enemies, and so has to be read with skepticism. The story of how israel became palestine it is 1933 and two young women from very different worlds face an uncertain future. The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most womanly. Hi, im colin falconer, i write crime fiction and historical fiction. Author, colin falconer did a super job in describing the times, and giving us a glimpse of ancient egypt and rome. When we were gods, colin falconer shop online for books in.

Colin falconer books list of books by author colin falconer. The most complete woman ever to have existed, the most womanly woman and the most queenly queen, a person to be wondered at. Marie helder is a butchers daughter in a little town in bavaria, as germany begins its love affair with hitler and national. Khai of khem by brian lumley sf take on ancient egypt.

About the author 2000 colin falconer was born in north london. When we were gods by colin falconer book cover, description, publication history. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity. And whoever slapped it up there knew they were being sloppy, but must have. When we were gods takes us into cleopatras reign of egypt, how ambitious she was, and cunning. A novel of cleopatra, colin falconer in when we were gods, colin falconer s bold, sensuous prose brings to life the mysterious, glamorous cleopatra as she really was. Colin falconer s bold, sensuous prose creates a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who thrived and triumphed in a world ruled by men. A novel of cleopatra has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. 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.

Her romances with julius caesar and marcus antonius are initially motivated out of a fierce instinct for survival and a calculated gamble at something. Falconer woman are emotionally strong, and cleopatra is no exception. Dec 27, 2018 colin falconer books you cant put down. 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. The memoirs of cleopatra by margaret george when we were gods. Im colin falconer, i write crime and historical fiction. Oct 26, 20 this novel has been overlooked, and thatas too bad. Colin falconers bold, sensuous prose takes the reader inside the walls of alexandrias great palaces and into cleopatras very heart, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who. Colin falconer primary author only author division. This is the riveting story of egypts last and greatest queen. Mysteries set in ancient egypt historical mysteries. When we were gods 0609808893falconer shows his prowess yet again at bringing. 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.

When we were gods by colin falconer fantastic fiction. See all books authored by colin falconer, including when we were gods. Real ones, not just esperanto and cockney rhyming slang. Falconer seems to specialize in strong women who are fundamentally unreliable narrators and sometimes antiheroes.

For lovers of classic historical fiction, a sumptuous and enthralling novel about historys most intriguing queen from internationally bestselling author, colin falconer. Sep 07, 2001 colin falconer s bold, sensuous prose creates a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who thrived and triumphed in a world ruled by men. He travels widely to research his novels but now lives in a small coastal town in western australia. Arrestingly beautiful and fiercely intelligent, cleopatra vii of egypt was barely more than a. Colin falconers novels are drawn from his many experiences traveling all over the world. A life as poignant as it was inspired, this daughter of the nile simply had no equal in. Colin falconer lives in western australia, close to the home of the margaret river wines and cheeses. Colin falconer is currently considered a single author. Colin falconer has been published widely in the uk, us and europe and his books have been translated into seventeen languages. Colin falconer recreated ancient egypt and rome with a vibrancy that cannot be attained in a biography. Kleopatra by karen essex pharaoh by karen essex cleopatra s heir by gillian bradshaw what if caesarion survived.

Cleopatra undressed with guest author colin falconer. His latest novel silk road, was published in london last month by corvusatlantic. Books about caesar, julius what should i read next. Theophile gautier, 1845 arrestingly beautiful and fiercely intelligent, cleopatra vii of egypt was barely more than a teenager when she inherited the richest empire in the worldone that stretched from the. Colin falconer is the author of when we were gods, anastasia and many other books of historical fiction. When we were gods a novel of cleopatra by colin falconer. Real ones too, not just esperanto and cockney rhyming slang. After tackling the story of one powerful woman in historycleopatra, heroine of when we were godsfalconer reimagines the life of another.

Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Here is yet another novel about the last of the ptolemy. Falconers rough justice swiftmoving historical novel adds new twists and modern dialogue to an ofttold tragic tale. When we were gods takes us into cleopatra s reign of egypt, how ambitious she was, and cunning. Colin falconers bold, sensuous prose creates a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman who thrived and triumphed in a world ruled by men. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. And now we see this in when we were gods, as cleopatra struggles to survive and prosper as more than just a roman fiefdom. He has written about his experiences of countries such as bangkok, india, burma, and laos that he documents in his very first novel venom. 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. There is no woman in history that excites the curiosity or the imagination like cleopatra. Langer, regina and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.

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. The book was good and the ending was its strongest part. When we were gods by colin falconer overdrive rakuten. Books by colin falconer authors like colin falconer what. Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction this is a list of books nonfiction, and fiction, about egypts last macedonian queen.