Book Summary and Reviews of Hand of Isis by Jo Graham

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"Starred Review. [T]he sympathetic portrayal of Cleopatra as an intelligent and devoted ruler willing to use whatever tools at hand to gain advantages for her people is a welcome and intriguing departure from prior fictional depictions ... " - Kirkus Reviews.

"A stand-out addition to most libraries, with strong appeal to fans of ancient history and mythology." - Library Journal.

"Charmian's shy hopes, failures and devotion to Cleopatra and Isis make her one of the most memorable "witnesses to history" to emerge from fantasy in quite some time." - Publishers Weekly.

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