Blogs in September 2014

The Seventh Scroll (Egyptian series) 24th September 2014

A fading papyrus, nearly four thousand years old. Within it lie the clues to a fabulous treasure from an almost forgotten time . . . a riddle that becomes a savage battle across the unforgiving terrain of North Africa....

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The Quest (Egyptian Series 4) 24th September 2014

Wilbur Smith returns with the eagerly awaited sequel to 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...

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Arctic Summer 10th September 2014

In this literary tour de force, twice Booker shortlisted novelist Damon Galgut evokes the life and work of EM Forster, his travels to India, and the freedom and inspiration he found there. In 1912, the SS Birmingham approaches India....

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The Ghost Runner 9th September 2014

The protagonist is Sudanese, living in Cairo and the subtle aspects of life in that part of the world are effortlessly conveyed by the author. It is Cairo, 2002. Makana and Sindbad are instructed by Magdy Ragab to follow her lawyer...

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Death on Tour 1st January 1970

Texas high school teacher Jocelyn Shore and her cousin Kyla are on a “dream” tour of Egypt when things take a nightmarish turn: One of their fellow travelers, Millie Owens, takes a fatal fall off one of the Pyramids....

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