CLEO & BESS: RIVALS IN TIME
Cleopatra, here to take over the world. Elizabeth I, here to stop her.
FOR EDUCATORS & HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES
Looking for educational content about the Tudors, Ancient Egypt, and Rome?
free historical activities, teaching guides, and family-friendly content that brings these eras to life.
Finally, history that feels like an adventure, not a textbook.
WHY FAMILIES NEED CLEO & BESS
When legendary queens clash across time and space, suddenly ancient Egypt, Tudor England, and 1950s Hollywood come alive for modern kids.
Transform history into the adventure it was.
Cleopatra meets Elizabeth I
Perfect for kids of all Ages
Ancient Egypt, Elizabethan England, 1950s Hollywood
Book 1 in the Rivals in Time series
Discover history through adventure
ABOUT THE BOOK
(CLEO & BESS: RIVALS IN TIME)
What if history’s greatest queens were once best friends?
John Bosworth’s debut novel brings together Cleopatra and Elizabeth I for the first time in fiction – a unique adventure through history that makes ancient Egypt, Tudor England, and 1950s Hollywood come alive for modern readers.
Middle Grade Edition available now (Ages 10–14)
Adult Edition coming soon
Book 1 in the Rivals in Time series
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Bosworth is a journalist-turned-novelist with a lifelong fascination with the strange and unusual moments in history.
Cleo & Bess: Rivals in Time is his debut novel. He splits his time between London and Tallinn, and is currently writing more stories in the Rivals in Time series.
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Real history
Ancient Egypt, Tudor England, 1950s Hollywood
Perfect for ages
10-14 – Adult edition coming soon
Series potential
More Rivals in Time adventures coming