Perfect for fans of The Time Traveler's Wife, Outlander, and The Night Circus, The Queen and the Timekeeper combines romance, history, and thrilling adventure in a tale of obsession, consequence, and timeless love.
A brilliant but socially awkward historian obsessed with Cleopatra uses forbidden technology to travel back in time, determined to win her heart. When his charm fails to sway the ancient queen, he risks everything to bring her to the modern world?where her legendary allure sparks chaos and ignites a new battle for power.
Summary:
Dr. Owen Langley has spent his life captivated by Cleopatra, the enigmatic Queen of the Nile. A renowned Egyptologist, Owen's devotion borders on obsession?poring over every text, statue, and fragment connected to her reign. When he uncovers an ancient device rumored to control time, he sees his chance to experience history firsthand and meet the woman who has haunted his dreams.
Owen uses the device to travel to 30 BCE, landing in Cleopatra's court at a critical moment of her reign. At first, he believes his modern knowledge and devotion will charm her, but Cleopatra, cunning and proud, sees through his façade. She dismisses him as just another sycophant vying for her attention.
Determined to prove himself, Owen ingratiates himself into her inner circle, witnessing the tension of her political alliances, her struggles against Rome, and the immense weight of her throne. Yet no matter how much he admires her brilliance and beauty, Cleopatra remains unmoved by his advances.
Realizing his time in her world is limited, Owen makes a desperate decision: he activates the device to bring Cleopatra into the modern era. Awakening in a world far removed from her time, Cleopatra is both fascinated and horrified by the future. Her charisma and intelligence quickly adapt to modern society, and she begins amassing influence, much as she did in her own time.
As Owen's dream of winning her heart seems more distant than ever, he begins to question whether his actions were selfish and destructive. Cleopatra, meanwhile, grapples with the loss of her kingdom and identity while wielding her power in new and unexpected ways?soon drawing the attention of global media, political players, and shadowy organizations eager to exploit her brilliance.
As tensions escalate, Owen must face the consequences of tampering with time, protect Cleopatra from those who would manipulate her, and confront the ultimate question: does he truly love her, or the idea of her?
Themes:
- Obsession vs. Love: The difference between idolizing someone and truly knowing them.
- Power and Identity: How Cleopatra's intelligence and ambition transcend eras.
- The Weight of Time: Exploring how history shapes us, and whether it's right to change the past.
Why It Works:
- Cleopatra is an iconic figure whose mystery and power captivate audiences.
- Blends historical intrigue with the moral dilemmas of time travel.
- A unique twist on the trope of unrequited love with rich character exploration.
