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The New Kingdom

The Sunday Times bestselling chapter in the Ancient-Egyptian series from the author of River God, Wilbur Smith

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The New Kingdom

By: Wilbur Smith, Mark Chadbourn
Narrated by: Mark Meadows
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A brand-new Ancient Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction and global number 1 bestselling author, Wilbur Smith.

In the heart of Egypt
Under the watchful eye of the gods
A new power is rising

In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful façades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Isetnofret, and Hui's own brother Qen, orchestrate the downfall of Hui's father, condemning Hui and seizing power in the city.

Cast out and alone, Hui finds himself a captive of a skilled and powerful army of outlaws, the Hyksos. Determined to seek vengeance for the death of his father and rescue his sister, Ipwet, Hui swears his allegiance to these enemies of Egypt. Through them he learns the art of war, learning how to fight and becoming an envied charioteer.

But soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle - one for the very heart of Egypt itself. As the pieces fall into place and the Gods themselves join the fray, Hui finds himself fighting alongside the Egyptian General Tanus and renowned Mage, Taita. Now Hui must choose his path - will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?

The New Kingdom is a brand-new Egyptian Series thriller by the master of adventure, Wilbur Smith.
Action & Adventure Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Magic Fiction Africa Middle East Royalty Adventure Magic Users Suspense Pharaoh
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I liked the music before and after the book would like to see these books turned into film I think they would do well I prefer Mark Meadows narrating he's got one of these voices that you can get into and makes it more realistic he has what I call an easy listening voice

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not as good as his previous books sorry it was hard listening it seemed made up to prolong story

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The narration is so staccato it spoils the flow of the story, very disappointing compared to other Wilbur Smith audiobooks

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Not a patch on the original ancient Egypt stories of River God etc. also what was the narrator on? Didn’t enjoy his voice at all.

Bit predictable

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Contrary to popular believe, killing never came easy to the ancestors. As in today's life, each person is of his roots, born to be what is meant to be, a grover, farmer, soldier, leader and so forth. Those daring to challenge will prosper, the rest will falter. This book is a tat slow to those who paved the road, non the less a good adventure from another view

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