Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard is a historical adventure novel set in ancient Egypt. It tells the dramatic story of the famous queen Cleopatra and her doomed love affair with Harmachis, a high priest who is involved in a plot to overthrow her. Filled with Haggard's characteristic blend of historical detail and gripping adventure, the novel explores themes of power, betrayal, and destiny in the ancient world, while offering a fictionalized account of Cleopatra's life.