Short description
River God is the first of Wilbur Smith's fascinating adventure stories set in ancient Egypt about the land of the Pharaohs
Long description
Ancient Egypt is the land of the Pharaohs, a kingdom built on gold as well as 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, daughter of Lord Intef, beautiful beyond her fourteen years; 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.
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