The Quest by Wilbur Smith Book

Preowned paperback The Quest by Wilbur Smith. A captivating novel with a striking cover. Paperback 627 pages The book in the image is "The Quest," a historical fiction novel by Wilbur Smith, first published in 2007. It is part of his Ancient Egypt series and continues the story of Taita, a wise and skilled eunuch. Setting: Ancient Egypt, where the kingdom is facing devastating plagues and the failure of the Nile River. Plot: Pharaoh sends for Taita to find the cause of the Nile's failure, leading him on a dangerous quest to the unexplored depths of Africa. Main Conflict: Taita must battle the fire witch Eos, an ancient evil force, to save Egypt. Other information about the book and author: Author: Wilbur Smith, born in Central Africa, is known for his meticulously researched historical fiction novels. Series: "The Quest" is the fourth book in Smith's Ancient Egypt series, following "River God," "The Seventh Scroll," and "Warlock". Historical Fiction: Smith claims the series is based on scrolls discovered in an Egyptian tomb dating back to approximately 1780 BCE. Other Series: Smith also wrote the Ballantyne series focused on colonial Africa. Success: He has sold over 140 million copies of his books, which have been translated into 26 languages.