Cleopatra’s Sister

When paleontologist Howard Beamish's flight to Nairobi is diverted to Callimbia, he and journalist Lucy Faulkner, traveling on the same plane, become part of a series of events that explore themes of fate and human connection. Penelope Lively masterfully weaves an engaging narrative filled with wit, humor, and insight into the storytelling power of the human mind, blending elements of myth and reality.