River God by Wilbur Smith - The Egyptian Series Book 1 - Historical Fiction - Paperback Edition

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781785766886. Publisher: Zaffre (Bonnier Books UK). Age Range: Adult. Overview. River God is the thrilling opening novel in Wilbur Smith's bestselling Egyptian Series, a sweeping tale of ancient Egypt told through the eyes of Taita, a brilliant slave whose talents span medicine, engineering and poetry. Woven with political intrigue, forbidden love and epic battles, this richly imagined historical adventure transports readers to the banks of the Nile. Smith's masterful storytelling blends meticulous historical detail with page-turning suspense, making River God a landmark work of historical fiction for adult readers who love immersive, character-driven epics.. About the Book. Taita is no ordinary slave. A gifted physician, engineer, poet and keeper of dangerous secrets, he is prized above all else by his master, the ruthless Lord Intef. When Intef's daughter, the beautiful Lostris, is given in marriage to the Pharaoh, Taita is sent to serve her, drawing him ever deeper into a perilous world of court politics, deception and betrayal. Meanwhile, beyond the palace walls, the once-mighty kingdom of Egypt is fracturing from within, besieged by enemies on every side. As chaos threatens to engulf the Nile, it falls to Taita's extraordinary wit and loyalty to protect those he loves and preserve the fragile future of a civilisation on the brink of collapse. Wilbur Smith draws on years of research into Egyptian history to craft a...