The rest of July 2026

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Lots of books finished! Firstly a physical book - from book box
Even though this book was really mostly fiction I really enjoyed it It brought the character - Cleopatra - to life for me It was written from her perspective and covered all the main events in her life, but mostly fictional Of course i love anything Egypt so this gets 5 stars Via audible
Re listening to this again - and it still makes me laugh Book 6 in the series and of course 5 stars The st marys series is awesome! And again via audible
Re listening - book 7 in the series and of course 5 star And as Im playing catch up Ill just report these books

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