Gripping journal entries tell a tale of ancient Egypt and Rome, where you'll meet one of history's most famous women, witness the pharaoh's attempted murder, and encounter Marc Antony. Cleopatra's journal brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of ancient civilizations, personalizing history and illustrating what it's like to grow up in the public eye. Kristiana Gregory writes as her way of sharing with young readers her love of history. In addition to Cleopatra, she has written several Dear America books. Publishers Weekly named Josephine Bailey "best female narrator" in 2002. She is the winner of five AudioFile Earphone Awards, and most recently won an Audie award for Best Audio Drama.