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Courtney novels volume 13
Language
English
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Twenty years after his father's execution, Hal pursues his efforts to exact revenge, while trying to secure his fortunes and protect his growing family.
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 7
Publisher
Zaffre
Language
English
Description
Cast out of Lahun, Hui, once the ruler-in-waiting of the great city, seeks vengeance for the death of his father, swearing his allegiance to the enemies of Egypt and learning the art of war to fight to become the master of a new kingdom.
5) Storm tide
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Series
Courtney novels volume 19
Publisher
Zaffre
Language
English
Description
"A brand-new historical epic, set against the backdrop of the American revolution. The Courtney family is torn apart as three generations fight on opposing sides of a terrible war that will change the face of the world forever"--
6) The quest
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 4
Publisher
Macmillan
Language
English
Description
Wilbur Smith returns with the eagerly awaited sequel to his thrilling Egyptian series. "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. In desperation, Pharaoh sends for Taita, the only man who might be able to get to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. None of them can have any idea what a terrible enemy lies in ambush for the Warlock...
7) Warlock
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 3
Publisher
Macmillan
Language
English
8) Desert God
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 5
Publisher
HarperLuxe, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Language
English
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 8
Publisher
Zaffre
Language
English
Description
"For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks. Piay, entrusted into Taita's care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become...
10) Ghost fire
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Series
Publisher
Zaffre
Language
English
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Theo, wracked with guilt, strikes a solitary path through life. Haunted by the spirits of lovers and family members, he is determined to atone for his mistakes. He seeks salvation in combat and conflict, joining the British in the war against the French and Indian army.
Author
Series
Courtney novels volume 15
Language
English
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When his stepfather's gambling debts leave him a marked man, Francis Courtney flees to South Africa with revenge on his mind. His uncle, Tom Courtney, killed Francis's father. Christopher Courtney gave up a privileged position to become a fierce warrior, but his path led to violence and treachery. When the two Courtney men collide, the sins of the father will change the fate of a younger generation.
12) King of kings
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Series
Publisher
Zaffre
Language
English
Description
Cairo, 1887. A beautiful September day. Pernod Ballantyne and his fiancee, Amber Benbrook, stroll hand in hand. The future is theirs for the taking. But when Penrod's jealous former lover, Lady Agatha, plants doubt about his character, Amber leaves him and travels to the wilds of Abyssinia with her twin sister, Saffron, and her adventurer husband, Ryder Courtney. On a mission to establish a silver mine, they make the dangerous journey to the new capital...
13) Pharaoh
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 6
Language
English
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Description
Royal advisor and former slave Taita is caught up in a whirlpool of ruthless intrigue that tests the limits of his intelligence, alchemy, and cunning as he endeavors to protect the empire, his Pharaoh, and those he loves.
14) Testament
Author
Series
Egyptian series (Wilbur A. Smith) volume 9
Language
English
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Description
Years of Hyksos rule have seen the ruin and suffering of a once-mighty Egypt. Though the Pharaoh is now restored to his rightful throne, his power is fragile, as some seek to take advantage of the chaos following the overthrowing of the Hyksos. Desperate to unite the two divided kingdoms of Egypt, the great mage Taita sends his protege Piay to discover the answer to an ancient riddle which has the power to secure the fate of Egypt forever. But in...
15) Nemesis
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Series
Publisher
Zaffre
Language
English
Description
Paris, 1794. Revolutionary fervour has erupted into the Reign of Terror. A young man, Paul Courtney, hides in a crowd watching as the condemned are brought to the guillotine. Among them is Constance Courtney, Paul's mother. As he watches her brutal execution, he knows he must avoid the same fate and fulfil his promise to her - to survive, no matter what. He joins Napoleon's army and is taken to Egypt, but with the world at war and traitors in every...
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