The Seventh Scroll (A Novel of Ancient Egypt) - Softcover

Smith, Wilbur A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312945981 ISBN 13: 9780312945985

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2008

Synopsis

For 4,000 years, the lavish crypt of the Pharaoh Mamose has never been found...until the Seventh Scroll, a cryptic message written by he slave Taita, gives beautiful Egyptologist Royan Al Simma a tantalizing clue to its location.

But this is a treasure cache others would kill to possess. Only one step ahead of assassins, Royan runs for her life and into the arms of the only man she can trust, Sir Nicholas Quenton-Harper--a daring man who will stake his fortune and his life to join her hunt for the king's tomb. Together, they will embark on a breathtaking journey to the most exotic locale on earth, where the greatest mystery of ancient Egypt, a chilling danger and an explosive passion are waiting.

Steeped in ancient mystery, drama and action, The Seventh Scroll is a masterpiece from Wilbur Smith, a storyteller at the height of his powers.

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Review

"The plot twists and turns with constant surprises. This old-fashioned adventure novel keeps the reader enthralled all the way to its very exciting conclusion."
- "The Washington Post Book World"
"Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless....An incredibly exciting and satisfying read."
- "Chattanooga News-Free Press"
"An entertaining yarn."
- "Fort Worth Star-Telegram"
"A high-tech treasure hunt from a master storyteller at the top of his considerable form."
- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Great adventure...a smashing story."
- "Ocala Star-Banner"

"Intoxicating...a heady mix of exotic adventure, romance and Egyptology. Smith is a master." - "Publishers Weekly"

"Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless...an incredibly exciting and satisfying read."
- "Chattanooga Free Press"
""Praise for "Seventh Scroll"
"Great adventure...a smashing story."
- "Ocala Star-Banner"""

"A page-turner...Few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can...His detailed portrait of ancient Egypt is fascinating." - "Anniston"" Star" (TX)

'Throughout "The Seventh Scroll," as in all Wilbur Smith novels, the plot twists and turns with constant surprises ... This old-fashioned adventure novel keeps the reader enthralled all the way to its very exciting conclusion.' - "The Washington Post Book World"

"It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and ... honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period. ... A consummate sequel, "The Seventh Scroll" perfectly complements "River God," its phenomenally popular precursor. Smith excels at action sequences, getting his attractive heroes and despicable villains into and out of hugely entertaining predicaments, all the while tossing off vivid descriptions, bits of historical detail, and classic low-key British banter." - "Booklist"

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"This well-crafted novel is full of adventure, tension, and intrigue." - "Library Journal"

" Intoxicating... A heady mix of exotic adventure, romance, and Egyptology. Smith is a master." - "Publishers Weekly"

'A desert sandstorm couldn't get the pages turning faster than Smith.' - "Independent On Sunday "

'Full-blooded, muscle-on-bone-crunching treasure hunt ... it is non-stop action and thrill.' - "Daily Express"

"A rousing good sequel to "River God" that takes the immensely entertaining form of a high-tech treasure hunt ... A master storyteller at the top of his considerable form.' "Kirkus Reviews"

'Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless ... An incredibly exciting and satisfying read.' - "Chattanooga"" Free Press"

Praise for Wilbur Smith

"Smith is a master." "--Publishers Weekly
""One of the world's most popular adventure writers." "--The Washington Post Book World
""A rare author who wields a razor-sharp sword of craftsmanship." "--Tulsa World"

"Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared." "--The Times" (UK)
"Best Historical Novelist--I say Wilbur Smith, with his swashbuckling novels of Africa. The bodices of rip and the blood flows. You can get lost in Wilbur Smith and misplace all of August."--Stephen King
"Action is Wilur Smith's game, and he is a master."--"The Washington Post Book World"

"The world's leading adventure writer." "--Daily Express" (UK)

"Wilbur Smith rarely misses a trick."--"Sunday Times"

"Smith is a captivating storyteller." "--The Orlando Sentinel"

"No one does adventure quite like Smith." --"Daily Mirror "(UK)
"A thundering good' read is virtually the only way of describing Wilbur Smith's books." --"The Irish Times"
"Great adventure...a smashing story."
- "Ocala Star-Banner"""

"A page-turner...Few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can...His detailed portrait of ancient Egypt is fascinating." - "Anniston"" Star" (TX)

'Throughout "The Seventh Scroll," as in all Wilbur Smith novels, the plot twists and turns with constant surprises ... This old-fashioned adventure novel keeps the reader enthralled all the way to its very exciting conclusion.' - "The Washington Post Book World"

"It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and ... honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period. ... A consummate sequel, "The Seventh Scroll" perfectly complements "River God," its phenomenally popular precursor. Smith excels at action sequences, getting his attractive heroes and despicable villains into and out of hugely entertaining predicaments, all the while tossing off vivid descriptions, bits of historical detail, and classic low-key British banter." - "Booklist"

""

"This well-crafted novel is full of adventure, tension, and intrigue." - "Library Journal"

" Intoxicating... A heady mix of exotic adventure, romance, and Egyptology. Smith is a master." - "Publishers Weekly"

'A desert sandstorm couldn't get the pages turning faster than Smith.' - "Independent On Sunday "

'Full-blooded, muscle-on-bone-crunching treasure hunt ... it is non-stop action and thrill.' - "Daily Express"

"A rousing good sequel to "River God" that takes the immensely entertaining form of a high-tech treasure hunt ... A master storyteller at the top of his considerable form.' "Kirkus Reviews"

'Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless ... An incredibly exciting and satisfying read.' - "Chattanooga"" Free Press"

Great adventure...a smashing story. "Ocala Star-Banner"

A page-turner...Few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can...His detailed portrait of ancient Egypt is fascinating. "Anniston Star (TX)"

Throughout "The Seventh Scroll," as in all Wilbur Smith novels, the plot twists and turns with constant surprises ... This old-fashioned adventure novel keeps the reader enthralled all the way to its very exciting conclusion. "The Washington Post Book World"

It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period. A consummate sequel, "The Seventh Scroll" perfectly complements "River God," its phenomenally popular precursor. Smith excels at action sequences, getting his attractive heroes and despicable villains into and out of hugely entertaining predicaments, all the while tossing off vivid descriptions, bits of historical detail, and classic low-key British banter. "Booklist"

This well-crafted novel is full of adventure, tension, and intrigue. "Library Journal"

Intoxicating... A heady mix of exotic adventure, romance, and Egyptology. Smith is a master. "Publishers Weekly"

A desert sandstorm couldn't get the pages turning faster than Smith. "Independent On Sunday"

Full-blooded, muscle-on-bone-crunching treasure hunt ... it is non-stop action and thrill. "Daily Express"

A rousing good sequel to "River God" that takes the immensely entertaining form of a high-tech treasure hunt ... A master storyteller at the top of his considerable form. "Kirkus Reviews"

Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless ... An incredibly exciting and satisfying read. "Chattanooga Free Press""

Great adventure...a smashing story. Ocala Star-Banner

A page-turner...Few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can...His detailed portrait of ancient Egypt is fascinating. Anniston Star (TX)

Throughout The Seventh Scroll, as in all Wilbur Smith novels, the plot twists and turns with constant surprises ... This old-fashioned adventure novel keeps the reader enthralled all the way to its very exciting conclusion. The Washington Post Book World

It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period. A consummate sequel, The Seventh Scroll perfectly complements River God, its phenomenally popular precursor. Smith excels at action sequences, getting his attractive heroes and despicable villains into and out of hugely entertaining predicaments, all the while tossing off vivid descriptions, bits of historical detail, and classic low-key British banter. Booklist

This well-crafted novel is full of adventure, tension, and intrigue. Library Journal

Intoxicating... A heady mix of exotic adventure, romance, and Egyptology. Smith is a master. Publishers Weekly

A desert sandstorm couldn't get the pages turning faster than Smith. Independent On Sunday

Full-blooded, muscle-on-bone-crunching treasure hunt ... it is non-stop action and thrill. Daily Express

A rousing good sequel to River God that takes the immensely entertaining form of a high-tech treasure hunt ... A master storyteller at the top of his considerable form. Kirkus Reviews

Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless ... An incredibly exciting and satisfying read. Chattanooga Free Press

"

"Great adventure...a smashing story." --Ocala Star-Banner

"A page-turner...Few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can...His detailed portrait of ancient Egypt is fascinating." --Anniston Star (TX)

"Throughout The Seventh Scroll, as in all Wilbur Smith novels, the plot twists and turns with constant surprises ... This old-fashioned adventure novel keeps the reader enthralled all the way to its very exciting conclusion." --The Washington Post Book World

"It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and ... honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period. ... A consummate sequel, The Seventh Scroll perfectly complements River God, its phenomenally popular precursor. Smith excels at action sequences, getting his attractive heroes and despicable villains into and out of hugely entertaining predicaments, all the while tossing off vivid descriptions, bits of historical detail, and classic low-key British banter." --Booklist

"This well-crafted novel is full of adventure, tension, and intrigue." --Library Journal

"Intoxicating... A heady mix of exotic adventure, romance, and Egyptology. Smith is a master." --Publishers Weekly

"A desert sandstorm couldn't get the pages turning faster than Smith." --Independent On Sunday

"Full-blooded, muscle-on-bone-crunching treasure hunt ... it is non-stop action and thrill." --Daily Express

"A rousing good sequel to River God that takes the immensely entertaining form of a high-tech treasure hunt ... A master storyteller at the top of his considerable form." --Kirkus Reviews

"Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless ... An incredibly exciting and satisfying read." --Chattanooga Free Press

Book Description

Following on from the huge success of River God, and prequel to Warlock and The Quest comes this triumphant African adventure from No 1 bestselling author Wilbur Smith

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0312945981
• ISBN 13: 9780312945985
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 742