Cleopatra

Enchanting, smart, and subversive-this is El-Arifi's masterpiece."-R.F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Katabasis

"Lush world-building and lyrical prose ... Cleopatra's fascinating life is portrayed on her own terms, as readers have never encountered her before."-Jennifer Saint, #1 internationally bestselling author of Ariadne

"An extraordinary achievement that raises Cleopatra from the sands of time and liberates her from the judgment of men, granting her dignity and humanity."-Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree

"A compassionate, beautiful and lustrous insight into Cleopatra. Saara El-Arifi is a master of her craft."-Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

"Saara El-Arifi is true brilliance, and this book cements her as one of the most prolific and important writers of the moment."-Hannah Kaner, bestselling author of Godkiller

"Saara El-Arifi's passion for and deep knowledge of her subject are always apparent, giving Cleopatra's famous story a new and unique twist."-Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den

"Epic in scope but fine in detail, Cleopatra is a searing, masterful depiction of this incredible queen. This novel establishes El-Arifi as the voice of a generation."-Amy McCulloch, bestselling author of Breathless

"Vividly realized and skillfully unraveled, El-Arifi's Cleopatra is as insightful as it is engrossing. It brings Aa sorely needed new light."-Kat Dunn, author of Hungerstone

"Bold, beautiful, and breathtakingly brilliant, Cleopatra is destined to bring El-Arifi to even greater heights."-Katherine Webber, bestselling co-author of Twin Crowns

"Captivating and deeply moving-it will stay with me for a long time."-A. S. Webb, bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos