It had taken a hard and daunting journey to reach this spot. They carried all their meagre possessions upon their backs. Their beards were untrimmed and their faces weatherbeaten. They were dressed in travel-worn furs and leather helmets with ear-flaps strapped beneath their chins against the cold. Two lonely figures came down from the high mountains. Vancouver Sun Read a sample Listen to a sample Edmonton Journal It's the sort of book readers live for, the sort that sates, however fleetingly, the primal need for story that so often these days doesn't get fed. It is a novel that is violent, fast moving and utterly engrossing. After reading the scene about Bronze Age brain surgery, you'll never look at bamboo shish kebab skewers the same way again. Woman Magazine The Quest is not a book for the easily queasy. The Daily Mirror This eagerly awaited sequel to Smith's gripping Egyptian series continues in a truly magical tale. The Daily Express No one does adventure quite like Smith and, true to form, his latest is a swirling torrent of unexplored depths and manliness in ancient Egypt. The Quest is a hefty but gratifying read, long-awaited by his legion of admirers. The Financial Times Smith writes with a fresh, crisp style. Reviews Fans of blockbuster thriller writer Wilbur Smith will not be disappointed with The Quest.
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