Wilbur Smith

When Hector Cross’s life is overturned, he immediately recognizes the ruthless hand of an enemy he has faced many times before. A terrorist group has re-emerged – like a deadly scorpion from beneath

A novel of Ancient Egypt from the bestselling author of River God. Wilbur Smith is a master at the helm of one of the greatest stories of all time. On the banks of the Nile, a hero will rise Egypt is under threat. Taita, a freed slave and the Pharaoh's closest advisor, must create a master plan to crush the kingdom's historic enemy and return Egypt to its former glory. He must call on his powers as both tactician and warrior to lead a great army up the Nile, through Arabia to the magical city of Babylon, then across the open seas to Crete. This army will meet battle and betrayal head on. But their greatest challenge will not be found on the battleground and it will threaten not only Taita's plan, but the very future of Egypt.

Ex-slave. Philosopher. Chosen one.Taita has risen from nothing to become the most trusted man at the Pharaohs side. Only he can plot a mission that will return Egypt to its former glory. Only he can muster the force that can break the back of Egypts greatest enemy.On the banks of the Nile, a hero will rise.Across the lush plains of Egypt, Taita, a freed eunuch slave, wears his authority lightly. Not only is he the close advisor to the Pharaoh, but he is guardian to Pharaoh Tamoses two teenage sisters, the young beauties Tehuti and Bekatha.But the kingdom is not at peace. They have been fighting Southern Egypts constant and historic enemy, the Hyksos people in the north, since time began. To finally crush them, Pharaoh must turn to his most trusted friend.Taita, philosopher, poet and expert strategist, has a plan that will see Egypt destroy the Hyksos army and form a coveted alliance with Crete in one move. This plan will take him, his expedition commander Zaras, and their mighty warriors on a perilous journey up the Nile, through Arabia to the magical city of Babylon, then across the open seas to Crete.The many dangers will cost lives and time, and they will meet battle and betrayal head on. But Taita must not forget his two charges, the spirited young princesses, whose attraction to the very warriors who lead the fight threatens Taitas meticulous plan and the future of Egypt itself.

El legendario tesoro de la tumba del faraón Mamosis permanece oculto desde que el escriba Taita tramara un plan para esconderlo. Ahora, 3.000 años después, una atractiva arqueóloga y un aristocrático

Taita es un astuto y valiente eunuco que vive un periodo de grandes cambios en el reino faraónico. Amigo y confidente de la hija de su amo, la joven Lostris, es testigo del creciente amor entre ella y el noble oficial Tanus. A pesar de todas sus influencias, no puede evitar que el codicioso y despotico padre de Lostris, decida casar a su hija con el faraon Mamosis. Lejos de ese amor no deseado, la joven descubrira que existe otro destino posible para ella.A medida que se consolida el poder de sus enemigos, Lostris debera emprender una dolorosa huida siguiendo el curso del sagrado Nilo. En nombre del pueblo de Egipto, conseguira reagrupar a todas sus tropas en el altiplano etiope con la esperanza de que un nuevo y legendario ejercito recupere el esplendor de la tierra de los faraones.

That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all.' In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed family, Saffron Courtney. Saffron grows up on a sprawling Kenyan estate, under the watchful eye of her father, prominent businessman and distinguished war veteran Leon Courtney. Her childhood is idyllic, until a family tragedy forces her to grow up much faster than necessary. As she grows into a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge and adventure leads her to England, where she finds herself inevitably drawn into the heart of the gathering storm in the lead up to World War II. Gerhard von Meerbach is the privileged and idealistic younger brother of Konrad von Meerbach, heir to an industrial fortune, and vocal supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhard struggles to stay true to his principles in an increasingly cruel world. His friendship with a Jewish man places him in danger, and forces him to take a stand against the forces of evil that have overtaken his country and his family. But, unknown to him, he is caught in a trap that could cost him everything he holds dear. As the Second World War looms over them all, Saffron and Gerhard's worlds will collide - but will there be more to unite them than tear them apart? A love story in the time of heroes, War Cry is the latest breath-taking episode in Wilbur Smith's epic account of one beloved family.

"LE QUITARON LO QUE MÁS AMABA. ES TIEMPO DE VENGANZA. Hector Cross no es un héroe; es sólo un hombre, pero cuando un hombre como él pierde todo lo que posee, su dolor y su furia pueden ser implacable

UNA AVENTURA ÉPICA EN BUSCA DE UN VIEJO RIVALSiglo XVII. Costa africana. El capitán Henry Courtney parte a bordo de su barco, La Rama Dorada. A lo lejos, se distingue otra embarcación. Cuando es abordada, la tripulacion debe defender la suerte del barco y sus propias vidas. Otro peligro mayor espera a Henry: la venganza de un enemigo insaciable. Por tierra y por mar, Courtney busca aquello que le han arrebatado, aquello que ama mas que su vida.

The old Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded.The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded.All seems lost.Taita, ex-slave and general of Tamoses armies, leads his men to victory against Egypts enemies. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, he is seized as a traitor. Tamose is dead and a new Pharaoh has risen.Pharaoh Utteric is young and cruel, and threatened by Taitas influence within the palace especially his friendship with Utterics younger and worthier brother, Rameses.Rameses is torn between duty to his family and loyalty to his friends. Yet he knows that there is no choice. Taita must be set free, Utteric must be stopped and Egypt must be reclaimed

That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all.In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed family, Saffron Courtney.Saffron grows up on a sprawling Kenyan estate, under the watchful eye of her father, prominent businessman and distinguished war veteran Leon Courtney. Her childhood is idyllic, until a family tragedy forces her to grow up much faster than necessary. As she grows into a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge and adventure leads her to England, where she finds herself inevitably drawn into the heart of the gathering storm in the lead up to World War II.Gerhard von Meerbach is the privileged and idealistic younger brother of Konrad von Meerbach, heir to an industrial fortune, and vocal supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhard struggles to stay true to his principles in an increasingly cruel world. His friendship with a Jewish man places him in danger, and forces him to take a stand against the forces of evil that have overtaken his country and his family. But, unknown to him, he is caught in a trap that could cost him everything he holds dear.As the Second World War looms over them all, Saffron and Gerhards worlds will collide but will there be more to unite them than tear them apart?A love story in the time of heroes, War Cry is the latest breath-taking episode in Wilbur Smiths epic account of one beloved family.

"Intriga y traición en la corte faraónica. El faraón ha sido herido de muerte. La antigua ciudad de Luxor está sitiada. Y el ingenioso Taita deberá encontrar a un poderoso aliado para evitar un crue