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River God

by Wilbur Smith

A courtly tale in ancient Egypt

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A courtly tale in ancient Egypt

Set against a divided Egyptian kingdom, the novel brings palace intrigue into contact with a wider political danger. Taita, a skilled enslaved man entrusted with many kinds of knowledge and secrets, is ordered to accompany Lostris when she marries the Pharaoh. His position draws him into deception and treachery inside the palace, while threats gather beyond it. The description frames the story around the tension between Taita’s lowly status and the unusual responsibilities placed upon him, linking personal loyalty and court politics to the fate of the kingdom. It is the opening volume in Smith’s Egyptian series.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in historical fiction set in ancient Egypt
  • Readers who enjoy court intrigue and political danger
  • Readers seeking the first book in a historical series

Themes

Ancient EgyptCourt intrigueSocial status and powerLoyalty and responsibilityThreats to a kingdom

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Book overview

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...
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