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The Quest

By Wilbur Smith

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| Mass Market Paperback | 9780312947491

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Book Description

Egypt has been struck by a series of terrible plagues, killing its crops and crippling its people.

Then the ultimate disaster befalls the kingdom: The Nile fails.

In desperation, the Pharaoh sends the warlock Taita, wise in the lore of the gods and a master of magic anContinue

3 Reviews

This was such a disappointing sequel. i wish I hadn't read it. It kind of tarnished the first two for me.

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savvyman said on Sep 16, 2008 | Add your feedback

It is quite good. I like the historical information and the setting but at points it drags on a bit. I recomend it to people who like egyptian history.

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Laureana armitage said on Sep 10, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

The Quest

Mr Smith has left the rails when it comes to his tried and true formula. There is still the romance, adventure, friendship, graphic horrors of Africa etc but he has delved into an almost 'Eddings' style of magic and mystery that I did not like. I did not see the need to make this book about 'Taita' ... (continue)

Mr Smith has left the rails when it comes to his tried and true formula. There is still the romance, adventure, friendship, graphic horrors of Africa etc but he has delved into an almost 'Eddings' style of magic and mystery that I did not like. I did not see the need to make this book about 'Taita' and his mastery of sorcery. It just seemed a little too far fetched for my liking. However, if you picked this book up for the first time, were a fan of Eddings and Co and knew nothing of the previous books then you may like it.

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Scorpy1 said on Jun 6, 2007 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback