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Name: Pharaoh
Author: Wilbur Smith

Taita, once enslaved, rises to become the trusted confidant of an Egyptian Pharaoh. When ruthless conspiracies threaten the empire, Taita must marshal his intelligence, secret knowledge, and resourcefulness to safeguard the throne, his people, and those he loves. In a world of political intrigue and ancient wonder, his cleverness proves decisive in the struggle for power.

First publish date: 2016

Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction

Authors: Wilbur Smith

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