brilliantly detailed descriptions of life on the Nile.” ― Mail On Sunday
“Superlatively evocative.Smith`s descriptions hardly falter over 500 pages and has relentless momentum.” ― Observer “An epic of sex, death and intrigue in the Valley of the Kings. “A grand tale of intrigue, deception, true love and exile.” ― Denver Post
“A rich, compelling look back in time when history and myth intermingled.” ― San Francisco Chronicle Brightly colored, sweeping escapism.” ― Kirkus “Gallops swiftly through the action and flying blood his fans have come to relish. It's clear Smith knows his subject: his graphic depiction of lust, bloodletting, politics, and, in Taita's case, honor is firmly grounded in rich details that evoke the period.” ― Booklist “The brutality of life in ancient times is everywhere evident in Taita's tale, which involves fatal intrigue at every turn. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Enemies threaten on all sides, and only Taita holds the power to save them all. But outside the palace, the great kingdom of Egypt is divided, and in even greater danger. 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. 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. It is safer by far to live unseen and unremarked, as I always attempt to do' An ancient kingdom. 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.
'Fame and popularity breed envy in high places, and the adulation of the mob is fickle. The first book in the epic Egyptian series. The first book in the epic Egyptian series
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