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River God (Ancient Egyptian, Bk 1)
River God - Ancient Egyptian, Bk 1
Author: Wilbur Smith
For Tanus, the fair-haired young lion of a warrior, the gods have decreed that he will lead Egypt's army in a bold attempt to reunite the Kingdom's shared halves. But Tanus will have to defy the same gods to attain the reward they have forbidden him, an object more prized than battle's glory: possession of the Lady Lostris, a rare beauty with sk...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312954468
ISBN-10: 0312954468
Publication Date: 1993
Pages: 664
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4.1 stars, based on 135 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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countrylane avatar reviewed River God (Ancient Egyptian, Bk 1) on + 81 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Another good book for Egyptian lovers. This is the tale of ancient Gods. It is about Tanus, a warrior and a beautiful woman, Lady Lustris, who would be queen. Travel with this author into ancient Egypt: the battles, the passion, their worship and everyday lives. Well researched fiction novel-if you like the history of the Valley of the Kings, this book will take you there. Historically accurate. A masterpiece in my opinion! A well written story, full of drama and mystery. I loved it!
horses4me avatar reviewed River God (Ancient Egyptian, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 3
One of the most interesting books I have ever read. Wilbur Smith takes you there. Exquisitly written with a true flavor of the time. I would read anything he has written. (I try to). One of my very favorite authors and books.
toni avatar reviewed River God (Ancient Egyptian, Bk 1) on + 351 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Smith does his research - I always learn something from his books. tj

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Lostris, a new princess of ancient Egypt, is in love with the dashing army officer Tanus, whom she has known since childhood. But a nobleman who ruined Tanus's father and schemes to do the same to Tanus gets in the way. Determined to win Lostris and win revenge for his father, Tanus sets out with his army to rid the kingdom of the bandit clans that leech the wealth of the kingdom. The story is told from the perspective of Taita, a eunuch slave. Strutting about with all the substance of cardboard, the tale's comic book characters manage to have talents and characteristics that emerge just in the nick of time to move the story along. Narrator Dick Hill does his best to breathe some life into the story line. Quite often, Taita's narrative comes to a dead halt as he explains some fact or ritual that usually has little relevance to the action. Still, it is these compelling details of ancient Egyptian life that are the saving grace of the story.
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Helpful Score: 2
I'll be honest - I'm sort of a skeptic when it comes to reading books written by male authors, but since I was interested in learning about ancient Egypt, I decided to give it a try. It was surprisingly good, and I've read it quite a number of times already. :) Definately one to check out!
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This book was excellent! I highly recommend it.
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This is a well written book that is very believable.
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Really interesting novel about Egypt around 1700BC, when it was invaded by charioteers from Asia Minor (horses were unknown at the time in Egypt)


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