A signed numbered slipcased 1st edition of this 2007 novel from prolific and hugely best-selling South African author Wilbur Smith (who died on 13 November 2021 aged 88), which was the 4th book (from an eventual 6) of his Ancient Egypt series, which began with 1993's 'River God '.






'The Quest ', published in 2007 by MacMillan, London, 1st edition/1st impression, large modern hardback, the trade edition has 512 pages. 

   



This is a signed slipcased limited edition release of the book, which had a limitation of only 1500 worldwide copies.  I understand all copies are flat hand signed by the author at a special numbered limitation page, ahead of the half-title page. 


In New sealed unread condition, thus I am unable to provide pictures of any of the internal imagery or advise of the limitation number of each copy.










A stunning, heart-pounding, journey into the lost world of the Pharaohs.






 
Wilbur Smith has earned international acclaim for his bestselling River God, The Seventh Scroll, and Warlock.   Now, the unrivalled master of adventure returns with the eagerly awaited sequel to his thrilling Egyptian series with his most fantastic story yet.  The Quest continues the story of the Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the gods and a master of magic and the supernatural.



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.  The waters that nourish and sustain the land dry up.




Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and totally unexplored depths of Africa, from where the mighty river springs.  In desperation the Pharaoh sends Taita, the only man who might be able to find his way through the hazardous territory to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes.  But not even Taita can have any idea of what a terrible enemy waits in ambush in those dark lands at the end of their world.






No other author can conjure up the violence and mystery of Ancient Egypt like Wilbur Smith.  The Quest marks his stirring return to the acclaimed series and proves once again why fans such as Stephen King praise him as the world’s “best historical novelist.”











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