New Kingdom
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4.4 • 67 Ratings
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Publisher 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 God, The Seventh Scroll, Warlock, The Quest, Pharaoh and Desert God. Available now.
Customer Reviews
Almost, not quite
Not quite the level of experience from the original Wilbur Smith series….
It ain’t Wilbur
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.