Ancient Eygpt and Roman Historical Fiction
Explore captivating ancient Egypt and Roman historical fiction books. Dive into epic tales of pharaohs, gladiators, and empires with our curated list of must-read novels.
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The Assassins of Isis
by P. C. Doherty
Rich historical detail highlights this fifth installment of Doherty's acclaimed ancient Egypt series.
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The Anubis Slayings
by P. C. Doherty
After Egypt's victory over the Mitanni tribe, pharaoh-queen Hatshepsut begins peace negotiations. But when a sacrilegious theft and a murder violate the temple of Anubis, …
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Year of the Hyenas
by Brad Geagley
In this evocative murder mystery set in ancient Egypt, an empire's sumptuous glory and intrigue blend seamlessly with timeless themes of greed, ambition, and crimes …
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I, Claudius
by Robert Graves
Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to …
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Saturnalia
by Lindsey Davis
Roman sleuth Marcus Didius Falco is pitted against his old rival, the Chief Spy Anacrites, to find a fugitive, an enemy of Rome who vanished …
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The Right Hand of Amon
by Lauren Haney
When Kings Walked As Living Gods It is the eighteenth dynasty of Queen Maatkare Hatshepsut, divine ruler of a sun-seared realm. And blood flows as …
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Eater of Souls
by Lynda S. Robinson
Someone--or something--is slaying innocent persons on the night streets in the royal city of Memphis. Frightened citizens believe it is the gruesome work of the …
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Imperium
by Robert Harris
A tale inspired by the writings of Tiro, Cicero's confidential secretary, traces the life of the ancient Roman orator from his beginnings as a young …
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The Beacon at Alexandria
by Gillian Bradshaw
The Roman Empire comes vividly to life in this novel of a woman determined tobecome a doctor in a society that forbids it.
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Day of the False King
by Brad Geagley
Another brilliant and out-of-the-ordinary murder mystery by the author ofYear of the Hyenas,with an unusual and interesting detective, this time trying to pursue and rescue …
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Pompeii
by Robert Harris
BESTSELLER - "Terrific... gripping... A literally shattering climax." -- The New York Times Book Review All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens …
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A.D. 62
by Rebecca East
A twenty-first century woman is stranded in first century Pompeii when a time travel experiment goes awry; she is sold to a wealthy family as …