House of Two Pharaohs

In "From the Shadows," global bestselling author Wilbur Smith continues his Ancient Egyptian series, bringing readers back to the vibrant city of Memphis under the vigilant Nomarch Piay. Tasked with restoring the city and its fortunes after the chaos of the Hyksos, Piay faces a growing threat when a scribe is found murdered, marked by the god of death, Anubis. To unravel this mystery, he seeks the wisdom of his mentor, the sage Taita, who must confront a dangerous criminal mastermind intent on dismantling the peace of the kingdom. As tensions rise and danger looms, Piay and Taita's quest to unite the kingdom intensifies against a ticking clock.