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Monday, September 14, 2009

Contest : Autographed copy of Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran

Thanks to author Michelle Moran, I am able to give away 1 Autographed copy of the wonderful novel, Cleopatra's Daughter! Thank you Michelle!

Description from Author Website

The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time, a tale of unbridled passion with earth-shaking political consequences. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antony’s vengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome, but only two—the ten-year-old twins Selene and Alexander—survive the journey. Delivered to the household of Octavian’s sister, the siblings cling to each other and to the hope that they will return one day to their rightful place on the throne of Egypt. As they come of age, they are buffeted by the personal ambitions of Octavian’s family and court, by the ever-present threat of slave rebellion, and by the longings and desires deep within their own hearts.

The fateful tale of Selene and Alexander is brought brilliantly to life in Cleopatra’s Daughter. Recounted in Selene’s youthful and engaging voice, it introduces a compelling cast of historical characters:

Octavia: the emperor Octavian’s kind and compassionate sister, abandoned by Marc Antony for Cleopatra
Livia: Octavian’s bitter and jealous wife
Marcellus: Octavian’s handsome, flirtatious nephew and heir-apparent
Tiberius: Livia’s sardonic son and Marcellus’s great rival for power
Juba: Octavian’s ever-watchful aide, whose honored position at court has far-reaching effects on the lives of the young Egyptian royals

Selene’s narrative is animated by the concerns of a young girl in any time and place —the possibility of finding love, the pull of friendship and family, and the pursuit of her unique interests and talents. While coping with the loss of both her family and her ancestral kingdom, Selene must find a path around the dangers of a foreign land. Her accounts of life in Rome are filled with historical details that vividly capture both the glories and horrors of the time. She dines with the empire’s most illustrious poets and politicians, witnesses the creation of the Pantheon, and navigates the colorful, crowded marketplaces of the city where Roman-style justice is meted out with merciless authority.

Based on meticulous research, Cleopatra’s Daughter is a fascinating portrait of Imperial Rome and of the people and events of this glorious and tumultuous period in human history. Emerging from the shadows of history, Selene, a young woman of irresistible charm and preternatural intelligence, will capture your heart.

Giveaway

To ENTER you MUST post a COMMENT including a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS, no email, no entry.

You must also answer the following question!

What is Princess Cleopatra Selene's twin brother's full name? (you can find this in my review)

Extra Entries

+1 Become a Follower (Existing Followers mention you are for an entry)
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+2 Post about this contest on your blog / twitter (post a link please)
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Happy Birthday Entry!

+1 If you already told me your birthdate in a previous post (I have recorded all birthdates), and your birthdate falls within the Start and Finish of this contest! You will not get an entry if your birthday falls between these dates if you did not post your bithdate into a previous post.

Deadline September 28th, 2009 @ 11:59 PM Est.
US & Canada Only. No PO Boxes.

66 comments:

Anonymous said...

Princess Cleopatra Selene's twin brother's full name is Prince Alexander Helios.
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Anonymous said...

I am already a follower of your blog.
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Anonymous said...

I subscribe via Google Reader.
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ccqdesigns said...

Princess Cleopatra Selene's twin brother's full name is Prince Alexander Helios.

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ccqdesigns said...

OK, I was not going to enter this until I saw the birthday entry. TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY! No, I am not kidding.

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ccqdesigns said...

I am a long time follower on google reader

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ccqdesigns said...

http://twitter.com/ccqdesigns/status/3981573136 Here's a tweet

+2 rebecca dot cox at charter dot net

Sue said...

Prince Alexander Helios.

I've been reading such great things about this book and I'd love a chance to win it.
My birthday isn't for awhile, but I feel like I need to tell you it's May 8 so that next spring I can have an extra entry for another fabulous book.

s.mickelson at gmail dot com

Pam said...

His first name is Prince Alexander Helios.

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DarcyO said...

Her twin brother's name is Prince Alexander Helios.

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DarcyO said...

I follow with Google Friend Connect.

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DarcyO said...

I think I told you my birthday before and it falls in the timeframe.

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Cherie J said...

Her twin brother's name is Prince Alexander Helios.

Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks!

cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cherie J said...

I am a follower: cherierj

Cherie J said...

I am a subscriber.

bookmagic said...

I follow your blog and on twitter (debbook)
Great giveaway!

mrsshukra said...

Prince Alexander Helios!

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mrsshukra said...

Google reader subscriber!

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mrsshukra said...

Already follow!

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Simply Stacie said...

It is Prince Alexander Helios. Thanks for the chance.

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Simply Stacie said...

I follow you.

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Simply Stacie said...

I am an email subscriber.

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Unknown said...

Looks like a great book!
Please enter my name :)

+1 follower
+1 feed

Thanks!
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Unknown said...

...also Princess Cleopatra's brother's name is Prince Alexander Helios :) :)

traveler said...

Thaks for this lovely giveaway. Prince Alexander Helios is his name. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

I subscribe via e-mail. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win this book!

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Anonymous said...

Princess Cleopatra Selene's twins name was Alexander

Anonymous said...

I'm already a follower

Anonymous said...

I already follow on Twitter: VickiLN

Anonymous said...

I'm subscribed

throuthehaze said...

Her brothers name is Prince Alexander Helios
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throuthehaze said...

follower
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throuthehaze said...

follow on twitter @throuthehaze
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throuthehaze said...

subscriber
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Anonymous said...

His name is: Prince Alexander Helios.

Please count me in.

I'm an email subscriber.

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Carol M said...

Cleopatra's brother's name is Prince Alexander Helios.
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Carol M said...

I'm an existing follower.
Carol M
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Carol M said...

I became a Twitter follower-CarolAnnM
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Carol M said...

I subscribe to your feed.
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Belinda M said...

Her twin brothers name is Prince Alexander Helios

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Donna (Bites) said...

Please enter me! Email's in my profile.

The twin brother's name is Prince Alexander Helios.

I'm already a follower.

I've posted this in my sidebar and I'm mentioning it in my Sunday Contest Slurry tonight.

Thanks!

andrea b said...

Thanks for the giveaway.
Cleopatra's twin is Prince Alexander Helios

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andrea b said...

I'm now a follower

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andrea b said...

Now following on Twitter.

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booklover0226 said...

Her brother's name is Prince Alexander Helios.

Thanks,
Tracey D
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booklover0226 said...

I am a follower (as booklover0226…)

Thanks,
Tracey D
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booklover0226 said...

I follow on Twitter (as bl0226)

Thanks,
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booklover0226 said...

I subscribe to feed (as booklover0226…)

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Zia said...

I'm a follower. His name is:Prince Alexander Helios.

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Zia said...

I follow on twitter now too.

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Ellz said...

Prince Alexander Helios was her brothers name.

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Ellz said...

+1 new follower

holdenj said...

Her twin brother's full name is Prince Alexander Helios. Would love a chance to win! I just keep reading great reviews of it! Thanks.
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Anonymous said...

ENTER ME!
I'd love to win
+1 Im a follower
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Ashley said...

Great contest. Her brother's name was Prince Alexander Helios.

+1 Became a follower
+1 Following you on twitter (@fangbunny)
+1 Subscribed to the feed
+2 Linked to the contest in my sidebar
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Miss Eliza said...

Enter me! Prince Alexander Helios

+1 new follower

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CherylS22 said...

Her brother is Prince Alexander Helios.
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CherylS22 said...

I follow ~ megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}com

CherylS22 said...

I subscribe via Google Reader
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Anonymous said...

Prince Alexander Helios.

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Anonymous said...

I just subscribed via email.

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Susan said...

His name is Prince Alexander Helios.

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