Wilbur Smith returns with the eagerly awaited sequel to his thrilling Egyptian "River God, The Seventh Scroll " and" Warlock, The Quest" continues the story of the Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the ancient Gods and a master of magic and the supernatural.
Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follows. The Nile fails. The waters that nourish and sustain the land dry up. Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and totally unexplored depths of Africa from where the mighty river springs. In desperation Pharoah sends for Taita, the only man who might be able to win through to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. None of them can have any idea of what a terrible enemy lies in ambush for The Warlock in those mysterious lands at the end of their world
In ancient Egypt, the kingdom is threatened by a devastating plague and the Nile’s life-giving waters are mysteriously drying up. The legendary sage and magus Taita is called upon by Pharaoh to embark on a perilous journey to discover the source of the disaster. Guided by visions and his eraordinary wisdom, Taita ventures into uncharted lands filled with danger, magic, and treachery. As he faces powerful enemies and supernatural forces, Taita’s quest becomes a battle not only for Egypt’s survival, but for his own soul.
The Quest is a sweeping epic of adventure, intrigue, and ancient mysticism, bringing the world of the Pharaohs vividly to life in Wilbur Smith’s signature s