New Kingdom - Wilbur Smith

New Kingdom

By Wilbur Smith

  • Release Date: 2021-09-07
  • Genre: Fantasy
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 65 Ratings)

Description

An Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction, Wilbur Smith

An Ancient Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction and global number 1 bestselling author, Wilbur Smith.

In the heart of Egypt
Under the watchful eye of the gods
A new power is rising

In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful façades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Isetnofret, and Hui's own brother Qen, orchestrate the downfall of Hui's father, condemning Hui and seizing power in the city.

Cast out and alone, Hui finds himself a captive of a skilled and powerful army of outlaws, the Hyksos. Determined to seek vengeance for the death of his father and rescue his sister, Ipwet, Hui swears his allegiance to these enemies of Egypt. Through them he learns the art of war, learning how to fight and becoming an envied charioteer.

But soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle - one for the very heart of Egypt itself. As the pieces fall into place and the Gods themselves join the fray, Hui finds himself fighting alongside the Egyptian General Tanus and renowned Mage, Taita. Now Hui must choose his path - will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?

The New Kingdom is an Egyptian Series thriller by the master of adventure, Wilbur Smith. Don't miss the rest of the Egyptian Series, River GodThe Seventh ScrollWarlockThe QuestPharaoh and Desert God. Available now.

Reviews

  • It ain’t Wilbur

    2
    By The STAZ
    This book attempts to retell other stories from the Smith library from a different perspective. Unfortunately, Mark Chadbourn lacks the story telling abilities of Smith. There are no ‘hooks’ that flow from an earlier part of the story but then suddenly become important after the reader has long forgotten them. There are also minor mistakes that flaw the narrative. Example: Hui’s meals came from his mare’s milk. The problem is that the horse was a stallion. Final thought: I’d give this one a pass.

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