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River God

The Egyptian Series 1
By Wilbur Smith
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River God by Wilbur Smith is set in ancient Egypt and follows the adventures of a gifted eunuch named Taita, who serves the powerful Queen Lostris. Through Taita's eyes, we experience the opulent world of the Pharaohs, filled with political intrigue, treachery, and battles, as he navigates his loyalty to his queen and the survival of their kingdom. It's a thrilling tale of power, passion, and the relentless currents of history.
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You might enjoy this book if you love diving into thrilling tales set in ancient Egypt, where political intrigue and epic adventures come alive. The narrative is woven with rich historical details and captivating characters, perfect for those who enjoy a mix of suspense and drama set against a mesmerising historical backdrop.

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River God

From master storyteller Wilbur Smith, the first novel in his bestselling Egyptian Series.

From master storyteller Wilbur Smith, the first novel in his bestselling Egyptian Series

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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 slave; an expert in art, poetry, medicine and engineering, as well as keeping important secrets. He is the most treasured 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...

The first book in the epic Egyptian Series.

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River God by Wilbur Smith, set in ancient Egypt, is widely praised for its rich historical detail and captivating storytelling. Reviewers often commend the book for its vibrant characters and intricate plot, which blend mystery and adventure. The narrative, driven by the perspectives of the vividly portrayed cast, keeps readers enthralled, though some note that the pacing occasionally varies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785766886

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 704

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About the Author

Wilbur Smith is a global phenomenon: a distinguished author with a large and established readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, with sales of over 130 million novels worldwide.

Born in Central Africa in 1933, Wilbur became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published forty-one 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. His books have now been translated into twenty-six languages.

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.

For all the latest information on Wilbur visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith

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