SACRED RIVER
River God follows the fate of the Egyptian
Kingdom through the eyes of Taita, a multitalented and highly skilled eunuch slave.
Taita is owned by Lord Intef and primarily
looks after his daughter, Lostris, but also
plays a large role in the day to day running
of Lord Intef's estate.
The Pharaoh of Egypt is without a male heir,
and Taita inadvertently causes Pharaoh to
take an interest in Lostris. Lostris meanwhile
is in love with the soldier Tanus, Eventually
Pharaoh marries Lostris and her father, Lord Intef, reluctantly gives Taita to her as a
wedding gift……
Recommended for older readers.
THE SEVENTH SCROLL
This book is set in the present day and follows the
exploits of adventurer Nicholas Quenton-Harper and his
love interest, the beautiful Dr. Royan Al Simma as they
try and uncover the tomb of Tanus as described in River
God. Wilbur Smith makes references to himself in the
book, parodying the conventions of violence and sex
often seen in his work.
Duraid Al Simma and his wife Royan decipher the
seventh scroll, which Taita had placed in the tomb of
Lostris. Unfortunately, before they could proceed
further, they are attacked and their work is stolen.
Duraid is brutally murdered, but Royan manages to escape into the night, for help. She
narrowly escapes death for the second time. Royan heads to England and there
convinces an old friend of Duraid, Nicholas, of the existence of the fabulous treasure
that is in the tomb of Pharaoh Mamose
Recommended for older readers.