River God - Hardcover

Wilbur A. Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312106122 ISBN 13: 9780312106126

Publisher: St Martin's Press, 1994

Synopsis

River God, the first in Wilbur Smith's blockbusting Egyptian Novels, is a thrilling adventure set amid the mysteries of ancient Egypt.

Ancient Egypt. Land of the Pharaohs. A kingdom built on gold. A legend shattered by greed. Now the Valley of the Kings lies ravaged by war, drained of its lifeblood as weak men inherit the cherished crown.

In the city of Thebes at the Festival of Osiris, loyal subjects of the Pharaoh gather to pay homage to their leader. But Taita - a wise and formidably gifted eunuch slave, sees him only as a symbol of a kingdom's fading glory. Beside Taita stand his proteges, Lostris, the beautiful fourteen-year-old daughter of his master Lord Intef; and Tanus, proud, young army officer, who has vowed to avenge the death - at Intef's hand - of his father, and seize Lostris as his prize. Together they share a dream - to restore the majesty of the Pharaoh of Pharaohs on the glittering banks of the Nile.

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Review:

"A grand tale of intrigue, deception, true love and exile."-"-Denver Post" "Vivid and fascinating...Packed with passion, war, intrigue and revenge."--"Orlando Sentinel" "Vivid detail...Sumptuous storytelling...A feast!"--"Detroit Free Press"

Book Description:

The first of Wilbur Smith's adventure series set in ancient Egypt

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martin's Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0312106122
• ISBN 13: 9780312106126
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 530