The Seventh Scroll: The Egyptian Series 2 (Egypt Series)

The second book in Wilbur Smith's Ancient Egyptian series follows Royan al Simma, who discovers the tomb of Queen Lostris and the secret scrolls of Taita, the Pharaoh's trusted servant, alongside her husband Duraid. After a violent attack kills Duraid, Royan is determined to continue their work and use the secrets of the seventh scroll to locate the hidden tomb of Pharaoh Mamose and its treasures. To pursue this quest, Royan partners with Nicholas Quenton-Harper, an eccentric aristocrat who shares her interest in the ancient world. As they move closer to finding the Pharaoh's tomb, they face mounting dangers from those who want to prevent them from accessing the scroll's promised riches. Royan must navigate her grief while confronting enemies determined to stop her search.