Testament

Ancient Egypt, Book 9

By: Wilbur Smith, Mark Chadbourn

Narrated by: Mark Meadows

Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his Ancient Egyptian series.

FROM THE RUINS OF BATTLE

A HERO MUST RISE

FOR THE GLORY OF EGYPT

Years of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protégé, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever.

But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness.

The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?

©2023 Wilbur Smith and Mark Chadbourn (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK

Great Third book

Story was excellent. It was a great third book in the story that of Piay. If you read or listened to the two other books this story of adventure, trial, and growth helps cement and grow the ever expanding world that Wilber Smith created.

The detailed narration

The characters voices were constant, and on point. The narration, and the inflection given by the reader was excellent. 

More fantasy

More fantasy novel than a historical fiction novel which I was expecting. Story was difficult to follow at times.

No emphasis on Tara

It dragged on and on. This was not Wilbur Smith! I do appreciate the effort.