River god, a new york times hardcover bestseller in 1994, is available from brilliance audio. I have read three of his books so far, including the sequel to river god, and river god is the best of the three. The first of wilbur smith s 5 book series on ancient egypt, first published in the mid 1990s and based on a series of scrolls found in a previously sealed tomb. Fame and popularity breed envy in high places, and the adulation of the mob is fickle. The river lay heavily upon the desert, bright as a spill of molten metal from a. Buy 3, get 1 free add 4 to basket see all eligible items. They often take as much pleasure in tearing down the idols that they have grown tired of as they did in elevating.
New york times bestselling author wilbur smith returns with the eagerly awaited next installment in his thrilling egyptian series. Oct 18, 2016 an epic historical adventure set in ancient egypt from the new york times bestselling legend stephen king has called the best historical novelist. River god to the seventh scroll are wonderful books to read as wilbur smith is simply my favourite author. Having been an avid fan of wilbur smith for many years i took the opportunity of repurchasing river god now on audible having listen to taita and his mistress the story sounds anew and takes the listener back in time as if you are part of this story. Jan 27, 2015 river god by wilbur smith is a masterpiece. The quest by wilbur smithaudiobook excerpt youtube.
If you close your eyes you can easily imagine living on the river nile, through palace intrigue, wars, the entire era of a civilization long lost. A novel of ancient egypt by wilbur smith cdaudio, 2011 at the best online prices at ebay. Now the valley of the kings lies ravaged by war, drained of its lifeblood as weak men inherit the cherished crown. Read them in chronological order though for best experience ie. River god ebook by wilbur smith 9781499860832 rakuten kobo. Desert god by wilbur smith is the sequel to river god. Wilbur smith, as an author, had come to my life through his warlockonly in 2014 and i had felt, wow,amazing author. River god, ancient egypt audiobook audio cd by wilbur smith. Son of herbert and elfreda lawrence james smith, wilbur addison smith was born in broken hill, zambia, on the 9th of january 1933. The novel can be grouped together with wilbur smith s other books the seventh scroll, warlock, the quest, desert god and pharaoh on ancient egypt. At the dawn of a new century, the pioneers of rhodesia have staked their claims and stocked their farms in the land they have carved as their own. Heres a look at the top stories people are talking about now across our network of cbs local sites.
A great book to read and a great start to the series but dont do what i did and read the last book, desert gold, first as the main character, tata, appears in all the books which. The book is a combination of love, fear, desperation, leadership, and triumph. Smith attended rhodes university south africa for a bachelors degree in commerce and later worked for inland revenue service. The foundations flagship programme is the wilbur smith adventure writing prize. One of the worlds bestselling authors, wilbur smith returns to ancient egypt in a breathtaking epic that conjures the magic, mystery, romance, and bloody intrigue of a fascinating lost world. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Written by mary shelley, audiobook narrated by dan stevens. Although he wanted to become a journalist, pressure from his father led him to pursue an accounting career. Read river god by wilbur smith available from rakuten kobo. Booktopia has river god, ancient egypt audiobook by wilbur smith. Also see the family trees and information about the major characters, as well as a map of egypt relating to the warlock era.
A novel of ancient egypt by wilbur smith mp3cd audiobook. 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. And on the horizon is the promise of fortune, adventure, destiny and love when the lion feeds is the bestselling novel that launched wilbur smith s stellar career and the first in the riveting saga of the courtney brothers. His other books include those in peril, river god, warlock, the seventh scroll, and the sunbird. The angels weep is the third bestselling book in wilbur smith s ballantyne novels an epic exploration into the dark past of colonial africa. Apr 06, 2007 river god the first in wilbur smiths egyptian series which according to the preamble is based on the findings from a tomb containing an unknown egyptian queen believed to have ruled around 1760bc. Wilbur addison smith born 9 january 1933 is a british novelist specialising in historical fiction about the international involvement in southern africa across four centuries, seen from the viewpoints of both black and white families. River god audiobook free river god by woreuthe195158 issuu. His bestselling courtney series includes assegai, the sound of thunder, birds of prey, monsoon, and blue horizon.
Wilbur smith is the internationally bestselling author of 27 novels that have sold over 80 million copies worldwide. Mar 28, 2011 wilbur smith is the internationally bestselling author of 27 novels that have sold over 80 million copies worldwide. It is not as good a read as river god or warlock, but it does give readers a feeling that the story of taita is more complete. Written by wilbur smith, audiobook narrated by mark meadows. Tanus is the fairhaired young lion of a warrior whom the gods have decreed will lead egypts army in a bold attempt to reunite the kingdoms shattered halves. On the eve of the festival of osiris, the loyal subjects of the. River god by wilbur smith audio book simply audiobooks. River god, the first in wilbur smith s blockbusting egyptian novels, is a thrilling adventure set amid the mysteries of ancient egypt ancient egypt. In the wake of a sixtyyear war over the reign of the kingdoms of egypt, two young pharaohs have risen to claim power, but only one can succeed, deciding the fate of his empire. The fact that river god was first in the series is surprising to me as well. A novel of ancient egypt unabridged audiobook, by wilbur smith. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from wilbur smith s novel the quest.
Listen to river god audiobook by wilbur smith, narrated by mark meadows. River god is one the best books that i have ever read. An epic historical adventure set in ancient egypt from the new york times bestselling legend stephen king has called the best historical novelist. Southern african author wilbur addison smith was born in 1933 in northern rhodesia now zambia. On the eve of the festival of osiris, the loyal subjects of the pharaoh gather in thebes to. From the first book, the river god, thru the entire series, wilbur smith s portrayal of how ancient egypt during the era of the pharaos will enthrall you. Set in the land of the ancient pharaohs, this quartet vividly describes ancient egypt and has a cast of unforgettable characters. The egyptian novels are the quest, and river god, the seventh scroll and warlock. Readers hoping for descriptive riches on the order of norman mailers ancient evenings will quickly find their hopes. Dec 14, 2015 wilbur smith is the internationally bestselling author of 27 novels that have sold over 80 million copies worldwide. Wilbur smith is the bestselling author of many novels, each meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. It tells the story of the talented eunuch slave named taita, his life in egypt, the flight of taita along with the egyptian populace from the hyksos invasion, and their eventual return. An accountant by training, he gained a film contract with his first published novel when the lion feeds.
The young wilbur graduated in commercial sciences in 1954 at the natal and rhodes university. For tanus, the fairhaired young lion of a warrior, the gods have decreed that he will lead egypts army in a bold attempt to reunite the kingdoms shared halves. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Ecoutez ce livre audio gratuitement avec loffre dessai. Now the valley of kings lies ravaged by war, drained of its lifeblood, as weak men inherit the cherished.
Welcome to the continually updated cbs local daily story stream river god wilbur smith free pdf. The first book in the epic egyptian series the first book in the epic egyptian series. A legend shattered by greed, the valley of the kings ravaged by war. Smith according to his comments was a member of the dig team and from that involvement he developed the character of egyptian eunuch slave, taita. Apr 12, 2012 listen to this audiobook excerpt from wilbur smith s novel the quest. This is a bengali bangla translation of winbur smith s world renowned historic fiction river god. River god by wilbur smith overdrive rakuten overdrive. Taita the formidable eunuch slave, tells the story that describes a dream to restore the. Buy a discounted audible edition of river god audio cd from australias leading online. Perhaps, no other writer knows and writes about africa the way mr. Smith according to his comments was a member of the dig team and from that involvement he developed. His books have now been translated into twentysix languages. Wilbur smith books list of books by author wilbur smith.