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River God is a 1993 historical novel by Wilbur Smith set in ancient Egypt during the period of the Hyksos invasion. The story is narrated by Taita, a multitalented enslaved eunuch who serves as an advisor, physician, and inventor to the ruling class. The novel blends military conflict, romance, and political intrigue as Taita navigates the collapse of the Egyptian pharaonic order. It became the first book in Smith's Ancient Egypt series, which continued with subsequent novels following Taita's further adventures.

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Who is Taita in River God by Wilbur Smith?

Taita is a multitalented enslaved eunuch who serves as advisor, physician, inventor, and confidant to the Egyptian ruling class. He narrates the novel in the first person, bringing a distinctive voice of wit, intelligence, and occasional self-aggrandizement to the story of ancient Egypt during the Hyksos invasion.

Is River God historically accurate?

While River God incorporates real historical elements such as the Hyksos invasion of Egypt and aspects of ancient Egyptian culture, it is firmly a work of fiction that takes significant creative liberties. Taita's near-superhuman abilities as an inventor and physician go well beyond what would be realistic for the period, blending history with adventure fantasy.

Is River God part of a series by Wilbur Smith?

Yes, River God (1993) is the first novel in Wilbur Smith's Ancient Egypt series, which continues with multiple sequels following Taita across further adventures. The series became one of Smith's most popular and enduring works, spanning several novels.

What is the plot of River God?

The novel follows Taita's devotion to his mistress Lostris and her lover, the warrior Tanus, set against the backdrop of the Hyksos invasion of ancient Egypt. The story blends military conflict, political intrigue, romance, and Taita's ingenious inventions as the characters fight to preserve the Egyptian kingdom.

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