This illustrated biography series combines non-fiction and fiction to introduce readers to famous historical characters. Each book begins with a diary, told from the point of view of a child who works for the famous person. At the end of each book, there is an illustrated reference chapter. At ten years old, Nefret becomes a handmaiden to Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. Nefret's diary gives a unique insight to the life of this most famous and powerful ruler; her brains and her beauty, music and merrymaking, her love for two great men, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and her determination to rule Egypt well.

 

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Pan Macmillan .

M. P. ROBERTSON studied graphic design at Kingston University. A freelance illustrator since 1988, he specialises in children's books. Ad le Geras is the celebrated author of many books for all ages, including Troy and Ithaka. She lives in Cambridge, England.

This book has the following chapters: Chapter 1 Nefret's Diary; Chapter 2 What Happened Next?; Chapter 3 Life in Ancient Egypt.