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The quest [abridged]

In this novel, which follows Smith's previous novel Warlock, a terrible natural catastrophe strikes Egypt and the mighty Nile River begins to dry up. The Pharaoh sends Taita to discover what is happening at the source of the Nile's waters.

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  • "In this novel, which follows Smith's previous novel Warlock, a terrible natural catastrophe strikes Egypt and the mighty Nile River begins to dry up. The Pharaoh sends Taita to discover what is happening at the source of the Nile's waters."@en
  • "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."@en
  • "In this novel, which follows Smith's previous novel Warlock, terrible natural catastrophe strikes Egypt and the mighty Nile River begins to dry up. The Pharaoh sends Taita to discover what is happening at the source of the Nile's waters."@en
  • ""The Quest" continues the story of the Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the ancient Gods and a master of magic and the supernatural. Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follows: 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 Pharoah sends for Taita, the only man who might be able to win through to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. Sequel to "The warlock" (DC29706). 2007. (THe Egyptian novels ; 4)."@en
  • "Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follow. The Nile fails. The waters that nourish and sustain the land dry up. Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and unexplored depths of Africa from where the mighty river springs. In desperation Pharoah sends for the Warlock Taita, the only man who might be able to win through to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. None of them can have any idea what a terrible enemy lays in ambush for The Warlock in those mysterious lands at the end of their world."@en
  • "Adventure stories. English fiction. Egypt--History. Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follow. The Nile fails. The waters that nourish and sustain the land dry up. Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and unexplored depths of Africa from where the mighty river springs. In desperation Pharoah sends for the Warlock Taita, the only man who might be able to win through to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. None of them can have any idea what a terrible enemy lays in ambush for The Warlock in those mysterious lands at the end of their world. "Smith deftly blends history, fantasy and mythology." - Publishers Weekly. "No one does adventure quite like Smith." - Daily Mirror."@en
  • "New York Times bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns with the eagerly awaited next installment in his thrilling Egyptian series. Following on from River God, The Seventh Scroll, and Warlock, The Quest continues the story of the Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the ancient Gods and a master of magic and the supernatural. Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follows 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 Pharaoh sends for Taita, the only man who might be able to win through to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. But none have any idea of what a terrible enemy lies in ambush for The Warlock in those mysterious lands at the end of their world."@en
  • "When ancient Egypt is threatened by a series of terrifying plagues, including the failure of the Nile River, the pharaoh sends the warlock Taita on a perilous quest to the source of the Nile to uncover the cause of the catastrophe."
  • "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.--"@en
  • "Continues the story of the Warlock. Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom and disaster follows. The Nile dries up and the Pharaoh sends for Taita, the Warlock the only man able to win through to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes."
  • "Following River god, The seventh scroll, and Warlock, The quest continues the epic story of the Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the ancient gods and a master of magic and the supernatural. Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follows--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 Pharaoh sends for Taita, the only man who might be able to reach the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. But none have any idea of what a terrible enemy lies in ambush for The Warlock in those mysterious lands at the end of their world."
  • "Following River god, The seventh scroll, and Warlock, The quest continues the epic story of the Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the ancient gods and a master of magic and the supernatural. Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follows--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 Pharaoh sends for Taita, the only man who might be able to reach the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. But none have any idea of what a terrible enemy lies in ambush for The Warlock in those mysterious lands at the end of their world."@en

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  • "Historical fiction"
  • "Historical fiction"@en
  • "Fantasy fiction"
  • "History"
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