by Wilbur Smith
First published 2016
Taita serves as trusted advisor to the Pharaoh in ancient Egypt, but the palace seethes with conspiracy. Enemies plot against the throne he has sworn to defend. The veteran counselor faces threats more dangerous than desert storms or Nile floods. Rivals move against his ruler through cunning schemes and hidden alliances. Taita must draw on his knowledge of statecraft, his skill with ancient arts, and his sharp mind to counter each attack. The conspirators strike from shadows, targeting both the Pharaoh and those Taita holds dear. Court politics turn lethal as ambitious nobles and foreign agents work to topple the dynasty. Taita fights to preserve the kingdom he has served his entire life, knowing that failure means death for his sovereign and destruction for Egypt itself.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, action, ancient
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: court-advisor, enemies-to-allies
Setting: Egypt
Period: Ancient
408 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow