The Seventh Scroll

Part of the 'Egyptian' series

The Seventh Scroll. Nearly four thousand years old. A fading legacy from beyond the grave. Within it lie the clues to a fabulous treasure from an almost forgotten time...

Duraid Al Simmu and his beautiful half-English, half-Egyptian wife, Royan, were the first to discover the tomb of Queen Lostris. And with it the scrolls in which the wily Taita recorded the burial of Pharaoh Mamose with all his vast treasure.

But as their present-day search moves from the Nile to the uplands of Ethiopia, a savage battle begins, to unlock the Pharaoh's secrets. For others will stop at nothing to gain the prize as their own.

When Duraid is brutally murdered and their research notes stolen, Royan is forced to seek refuge in England.

With eminent and aristocratic archaeologist Nicholas Quenton-Harper, she can pick up the pieces of her shattered life. With him she can find the courage to return to Ethiopia. For Duraid. For Taita. And for the dreams of an ancient Pharaoh...

After the worldwide success of River God comes another thundering triumph from the master African storyteller. The Seventh Scroll is a magnificent adventure set in present-day Africa, yet indelibly linked to the world of River God nearly four thousand years ago.

Reviews

Throughout The Seventh Scroll, as in all Wilbur Smith novels, the plot twists and turns with constant surprises ... This old-fashioned adventure novel keeps the reader enthralled all the way to its very exciting conclusion.' – The Washington Post Book World
"A consummate sequel, The Seventh Scroll perfectly complements River God, its phenomenally popular precursor. Smith excels at action sequences, getting his attractive heroes and despicable villains into and out of hugely entertaining predicaments, all the while tossing off vivid descriptions, bits of historical detail, and classic low-key British banter."– Booklist
"This well-crafted novel is full of adventure, tension, and intrigue."– Library Journal
"Intoxicating... A heady mix of exotic adventure, romance, and Egyptology. Smith is a master."– Publishers Weekly
'The desert sandstorm couldn't get the pages turning faster than Smith.' – Independent On Sunday
'Full-blooded, muscle-on-bone-crunching treasure hunt ... it is non-stop action and thrill.' – Daily Express
' A rousing good sequel to River God that takes the immensely entertaining form of a high-tech treasure hunt ... A master storyteller at the top of his considerable form.' – Kirkus Reviews
'Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless ... An incredibly exciting and satisfying read.' – Chattanooga Free Press

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