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  • Ancient Egypt, Book 1
  • By: Wilbur Smith
  • Narrated by: Mark Meadows
  • Length: 28 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (204 ratings)

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River God

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Mark Meadows
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Fame and popularity breed envy in high places, and the adulation of the mob is fickle. They often take as much pleasure in tearing down the idols that they have grown tired of as they did in elevating them in the first place. It is safer by far to live unseen and unremarked, as I always attempt to do.

An ancient kingdom. An incredible destiny.  

Taita is a humble slave, an expert in art, poetry, medicine and engineering as well as keeping important secrets. He is the most treasured possession of Lord Intef. Yet when Intef's beautiful daughter, Lostris, is married to the Pharaoh, Taita is commanded to follow her and swiftly finds himself deeper than he ever could have imagined in a world of deception and treachery.  

But outside the palace, the great kingdom of Egypt is divided and in even greater danger. Enemies threaten on all sides, and only Taita holds the power to save them all....

The first audiobook in the epic Egyptian Series.

©2018 Wilbur Smith (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

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Too graphic in descriptions of violence

I enojyed the overall story, though definitley longer than it needed to be and a little repeative. I would not listen again as I found the descriptions of the rape of torture of women too violent and graphic and will not continue with the series.

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A Yearly Read

I love this story so much. I read/listen to it at least once a year. Such a captivating story, and the way in which the lives of the Ancient Egyptians are brought to life - just breathtaking. I see a little of Taita's confidence in me, so I really relate to his character. I've previously listened to the abridged versions on Audible, and the story was just so rushed and disjointed. I was so happy with the full unabridged version was released.

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Loved it, would highly recommend to anyone.

great performance, great story. would highly recommend to anyone. I laughed, I cried I was there on the return to Egypt!

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My favourite WS series

This is the book that started my love for the writing of Wilbur Smith. His imagination & imagery are unsurpassed.

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Stupidity of the characters why does

So often in wilbur smith books the characters are stupid self centred as in this book. When punishment is strangulation why would the selfish girl not only risk her life but the lives of those under her control.

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Great book!

Easy to say engaged in the captivating adventure. Some boring bits here and there if you weren’t to interested in the history but thoroughly enjoyed this well read story. Looking forward to part 2. Amazing research must have gone into it, well done!!

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brilliant 👏

I just loved this. It made me laugh and cry and just about everything in between. I can't wait for the next one! I felt as if I was taking a journey with a dear old friend. Cannot recommend this book highly enough. 👌 The narration was second to none! Do yourself a favour ✨️ 😉

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Epic tale

I read this 25 years ago and was excited to find it on Audible. The story is incredible. The performance was excellent. It’s very long, so it is an investment of time, but also excellent value for money. I’m going straight on to the next in the series!

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Couldn't get over the intro

The POV of the character at the beginning gratuitous admiring a pubescent girl in a sexual way was too much for me to get past to listen to the restaurant of the book.

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An amazing story……

If you like the romance of ancient Egypt, then this story (Book 1 in the Ancient Egyptian series) is a ‘must read’.
Thoroughly researched and well written. Expert narration - worthy of note. AAA+++ - Highly recommended.

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