Synopses & Reviews
For 4,000 years, the lavish crypt of the Pharaoh Mamose has never been found...until the Seventh Scroll, a cryptic message written by he slave Taita, gives beautiful Egyptologist Royan Al Simma a tantalizing clue to its location.
But this is a treasure cache others would kill to possess. Only one step ahead of assassins, Royan runs for her life and into the arms of the only man she can trust, Sir Nicholas Quenton-Harper-a daring man who will stake his fortune and his life to join her hunt for the king's tomb. Together, they will embark on a breathtaking journey to the most exotic locale on earth, where the greatest mystery of ancient Egypt, a chilling danger and an explosive passion are waiting.
Steeped in ancient mystery, drama and action, The Seventh Scroll is a masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers.
Review
"A high-tech treasure hunt from a master storyteller at the top of his considerable form."
- Kirkus Reviews
"Great adventure...a smashing story."
- Ocala Star-Banner
"Intoxicating...a heady mix of exotic adventure, romance and Egyptology. Smith is a master." - Publishers Weekly
"Life-threatening dangers loom around every turn, leaving the reader breathless...an incredibly exciting and satisfying read."
- Chattanooga Free Press
About the Author
Wilbur Smith is the bestselling author of twenty-seven novels, which have been translated into twenty-six languages and have sold over 110 million copies.