The Worldwide Number One Bestseller Wilbur Smith returns to Ancient Egypt in a captivating new novel that will transport you to extraordinary times EGYPT IS UNDER ATTACKThe old Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded All seems lost Taita ex-slave & general of Tamose's armies leads his men to victory against Egypt's enemies But upon his victorious return to Luxor he is seized as a traitor Tamose is dead & a new Pharaoh has risen Pharaoh Utteric is young & cruel & threatened by Taita's influence within the palace
- especially his friendship with Utteric's younger & worthier brother Rameses Rameses is torn between duty to his family & loyalty to his friends Yet he knows that there is no choice Taita must be set free Utteric must be stopped & Egypt must be reclaimed