Pharaoh: A Novel of Ancient Egypt, (Paperback)

from erinclark

Another good, gory read by Wilbur Smith. I love the character Tatia, he makes me laugh with his grand opinions of himself. I read 'Warlock' years ago so I was familiar with Tatia and the author is consistent with his personality. A fun read, recommended.

from Smits

I am a huge Wilbur Smith fan and buy all his books because I sometimes really enjoy an adventurous romp through time. His ancient Egypt novels are exactly that and Pharaoh follows in this gendre. Pharaoh is told in first person by Taita who is half human and half divine and a characher constant i...

from DanJlaf

Not too bad a read... had some good points Some good drama

from drmaf

Really enjoyable fast-paced romp, albeit one that plays fast and loose with Egyptian history. This is the 6th in Smith's fantasy series revolving around Taita, the long-lived adviser to a succession of Pharoahs. In this book, Taita finally sees off the Hyksos menace, but then finds himself exiled...

from lostinalibrary

Pharoah, the sixth entry in author Wilbur Smith's Ancient Egypt historical fiction series, opens with Luxor under siege. Pharoah Tamose is mortally wounded and ex-slave Taita is now general of Egypt's army. When he is victorious against all odds, he returns to the city as a hero but the new Pharo...