This is the first book by Wilbur Smith that I have read. It is a tale of Ancient Egypt, of pharaohs and slaves and a city called Lahun where Hui lives with his father, his stepmother Ipsetnofret, his brother Qen and his sister Ipwet. He is favored by his father and is expected to take over the govern ship when his father is gone . Ipsetnofret, his stepmother, is jealous and wants her son Qen to be in favor. She is a sorceress and she orchestrates the death of Hui's father so Qen can be in charge making it look like Hui is the murderer of his own father. With his sister Ipwet's help he escapes with his life and vows revenge upon his mother and brother.
The story follows Hui's travels. It takes us to battle grounds, the banks of the Nile, cities and the desert sands. We see the lives of the slaves, the beggars, the wealthy, and the royals. We visit so many exotic places as we read and learn of the long lost customs and beliefs.
I can't wait to read more books by this author.
The story follows Hui's travels. It takes us to battle grounds, the banks of the Nile, cities and the desert sands. We see the lives of the slaves, the beggars, the wealthy, and the royals. We visit so many exotic places as we read and learn of the long lost customs and beliefs.
I can't wait to read more books by this author.