King of Kings Hardcover by Wilbur Smith with Imogen Robertson

King of Kings by Wilbur Smith and Imogen Robertson is a sweeping historical adventure set in 1880s Africa, intertwining themes of love, betrayal, and war. As a sequel to Smith's bestseller The Triumph of the Sun, this novel brings together two of his iconic families—the Courtneys and the Ballantynes.

The story follows Major Penrod Ballantyne and his fiancée, Amber Benbrook, whose engagement is disrupted by the manipulations of Penrod's former lover, Lady Agatha. Heartbroken, Amber embarks on a perilous journey to Abyssinia with her twin sister, Saffron, and brother-in-law, Ryder Courtney, aiming to establish a silver mine. Their expedition leads them to Addis Ababa, where they encounter Emperor Menelik II amidst rising tensions of an impending Italian invasion.

Back in Cairo, Penrod, devastated by Amber's departure, descends into despair but is offered a chance at redemption through military engagement. As political and personal conflicts escalate, Penrod and Amber find themselves on opposing sides of a looming war, testing their love and loyalty.

This novel masterfully blends rich historical detail with dynamic storytelling, offering readers an epic tale of resilience and passion in a tumultuous era.

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