Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series. IN THE RUINS OF BATTLE A HERO MUST RISE FOR THE GLORY OF EGYPT Years of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protégé, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever. But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness. The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?

This opening novel in the Solomon's Bride series sets the stage for a panoramic romance/ drama set in the time of the ancient King Solomon. Inspiring, edifying, creative, and unusual, Solomon's Bride is the perfect choice for those who desire greater spiritual depth in their reading. Utilizing the time proven technique of allegory, many lessons are woven into this daring and very satisfying story, inspired by the Song of Solomon, and other Biblical texts.