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Pharaoh: A Novel of Ancient Egypt Mass Market Paperback – May 30, 2017

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EGYPT IS UNDER ATTACK…

Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded. The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded. All seems lost.

Taita prepares for the enemy’s final, fatal push. The ex-slave, now general of Tamose’s armies, is never more ingenious than when all hope is dashed. And this is Egypt’s most desperate hour.

With the timely arrival of an old ally, the tide is turned and the Egyptian army feasts upon its retreating foe. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, Taita is seized and branded a traitor. Tamose is dead and a poisonous new era has begun. The new Pharaoh has risen.

Pharaoh Utteric is young, weak, and cruel, and threatened by Taita’s influence within the palace— especially his friendship with Utteric’s younger and worthier brother, Rameses. With Taita’s imprisonment, Rameses is forced to make a choice: help Taita escape and forsake his brother, or remain silent and condone Utteric’s tyranny. To a good man like Rameses, there is no choice. Taita must be set free, Utteric must be stopped, and Egypt must be reclaimed.

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  1. Book 6 of 8
    Ancient Egypt
  2. Print length
    512 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    William Morrow Paperbacks
  5. Publication date
    May 30, 2017
  6. Dimensions
    1.3 x 4.1 x 7.4 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0062276603
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0062276605
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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 attack

Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded. The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded. All seems lost.

Taita prepares for the enemy’s final, fatal push. The ex-slave, now general of Tamose’s armies, is never more ingenious than when all hope is dashed. And this is Egypt’s most desperate hour. With the timely arrival of an old ally, the tide is turned and the Egyptian army feasts on its retreating foe. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, Taita is seized and branded a traitor. Tamose is dead and a poisonous new era has begun. The new Pharaoh has risen.

Pharaoh Utteric is young, weak, and cruel, and threatened by Taita’s influence within the palace—especially his friendship with Utteric’s younger and worthier brother, Rameses. With Taita’s imprisonment, Rameses is forced to make a choice: help Taita escape and forsake his brother, or remain silent and condone Utteric’s tyranny. To a good man like Rameses, there is no choice. Taita must be set free, Utteric must be stopped, and Egypt must be reclaimed.

From the glittering temples of Luxor to the citadel of Sparta, Pharaoh is an intense and powerful novel that magnificently transports you to a time of threat, blood, and glory. Master storyteller Wilbur Smith is at the very peak of his powers.

Described by Stephen King as “the best historical novelist,” WILBUR SMITH made his debut in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds and has since sold more than 125 million copies of his books worldwide and been translated into twenty-six different languages. Born in Central Africa in 1933, he now lives in London.

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Described by Stephen King as “the best historical novelist,” WILBUR SMITH made his debut in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds and has since sold more than 125 million copies of his books worldwide and been translated into twenty-six different languages. Born in Central Africa in 1933, he now lives in London.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Premium edition (May 30, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062276603
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062276605
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.3 x 4.1 x 7.4 inches
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Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. After the successful publication of WHEN THE LION FEEDS in 1964 he became a full-time writer, and has since written 30 novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have been translated into twenty-six different languages

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pharaoh
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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Another Great story from Wilber Smith!! Looking forward to the next book and then the 8th book. His Egyptian series is fantastic!
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Rose Surrey
4.0 out of 5 stars Pharaoh: A Novel of Ancient Egypt
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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I enjoyed Pharaoh: A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Wilbur Smith. People who have read other books in Wilbur Smith’s Egyptian Series will enjoy the continuing story of his characters. The author is an excellent storyteller. His books are thrilling, page turners. However, this book was a little far fetched in one of the storylines. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience.
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Paul Warwick
3.0 out of 5 stars Very average Pharaoh
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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I think Wilbur Smith should let Taita go now. Story was very average and not up to the original books of this series.
It's ok but not great. It took me a while to read because I wasn't engaged in the story.
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Charl8
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good one
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Cannot wait to read the next one. Each one is different (tho there is a lot of war) but they are full of adventure. And our hero’s ego keeps inflating a little more. 😁
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Left Coast Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and lively continuation of a great series
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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Taita is one of the great characters of fiction and adventure. He is at the center of this excellent series by Wilber Smith, and continues to overcome huge challenges, while displaying love, guidance and loyalty to those he holds dear. A very creative, entertaining and fun read….
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banjopa
4.0 out of 5 stars Taita is getting old
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
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I love the character Taita! Here he is in another adventure. He is much older but he is living a long healthy life and age is not an issue with him. Tamose has died and his older son, who is crazy has taken the throne. Taita knows he is the wrong man to do this and knows that the younger son Rameses should be on the thrown. This story is about their quest of getting Rameses and his wife, the future Queen Cleopatra, onto that throne and how they go about making it happen. With that said, I only gave it 4-stars because I was a bit disappointed in the flow of the story. I didn't feel it was as developed as other books featuring Taita.
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Rick shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read of the series
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
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Great book this is a great series. I wish they’d have this kind of read in school. It would make more kids wanna read books can’t put it down.
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Peter Steven
2.0 out of 5 stars Smith Not up to his former best
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
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For a writer who could write about a rhino on the savannah and you could literally smell its dung as he described the scene there is none of that excellent crisp prose here. The plot (along with the writing) is predicable, flippant, almost casual ...Mr Smith has retired and is writing perhaps to satisfy the publishers. A great pity.
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Rene T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great writer
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2022
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Wilbur Smith is a wonderful writer and this book is no different, full of action that keeps you glued to every page however in his later books things get a little gory and this one is no different.
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Lorraine Irvine
5.0 out of 5 stars addictive reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2024
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After a break of reading this series I came back to Pharaoh and wasn’t disappointed. It I’d an excellent and addictive read
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sek123
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant rendition
Reviewed in Germany on July 7, 2023
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most enjoyable.
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Peppino M
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice novel as always
Reviewed in Italy on February 12, 2023
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Wilbur Smith è sempre una certezza, non tradisce le aspettative e come al solito coinvolge nei suoi racconti fino alla fine
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Patricia Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in Australia on November 18, 2023
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Love Wilbur Smith’s Egypt series
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