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Highlights
- The first book in the epic Egyptian series The first book in the epic Egyptian series.
- About the Author: Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933.
- 675 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical
- Series Name: Egyptian
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About the Book
Two thousand years before Christ, the ancient heartland of the Nile Kings is enveloped in civil war and Taita, a eunuch slave, schemes.Book Synopsis
The first book in the epic Egyptian series The first book in the epic Egyptian series. 'Fame and popularity breed envy in high places, and the adulation of the mob is fickle. they often take as much pleasure in tearing down the idols that they have grown tired of, as they did in elevating them in the first place. It is safer by far to live unseen and unremarked, as I always attempt to do' An ancient kingdom. An incredible destiny. Taita is a humble sale; an expert in art, poetry, medicine, and engineering, as well as keeping important secrets, he is the most treasure possession of Lord Intef. Yet when Intef's beautiful daughter Lostris is married to the Pharaoh, Taita is commanded to follow her, and swiftly finds himself deeper than he ever could have imagined in a world of deception and treachery. But outside the palace, the great kingdom of Egypt is divided, and in even greater danger. Enemies threaten on all sides, and only Taita holds the power to save them all...About the Author
Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published over fifty global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. An international phenomenon, his readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, establishing him as one of the most successful and impressive brand authors in the world.The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Wilbur Smith passed away peacefully at home in 2021 with his wife, Niso, by his side, leaving behind him a rich treasure-trove of novels and stories that will delight readers for years to come. For all the latest information on Wilbur Smith's writing visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith
Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x 1.8 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 675
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Historical
Series Title: Egyptian
Publisher: Zaffre
Theme: Ancient
Format: Paperback
Author: Wilbur Smith
Language: English
Street Date: June 5, 2018
TCIN: 94295296
UPC: 9781499860801
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-8221
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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