About the Author Christian Jacq is the author of the bestselling four-volume Ramses series, which sold 11 million copies in twenty-nine countries. He has a doctorate in Egyptian studies from the Sorbonne in France. He founded, and now heads, the Ramses Institute, which is dedicated to preserving the endangered archaeological sites of Egypt. Product Description They built a civilization ahead of its time, and dominated the ancient world. They defined an era of war, love, passion, power, and betrayal. They were a people of mystery whose secrets have turned to dust -- but who inspire our awe and wonder even to this day... THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS THEY SHOWED US HOW TO LIVE. AND HOW TO DIE. Christian Jacq, author of the international triumph Ramses, brings the people and the passions of ancient Egypt to life in an enthralling epic novel in four volumes. THE STONE OF LIGHT Volume I: NEFER THE SILENT Deep in the heart of the Upper Egyptian desert lies a forbidden village, where bands of artisans prepare the tombs of the Pharaohs. Guarded by a handful of elite soldiers, the hidden city shelters the most precious of treasures: the Stone of Light, a legendary stone of magical power. When a devious military officer schemes to infiltrate the city and capture the sacred gem, his subversive plot is thwarted by an unlikely hero: a desert wanderer who falls into a maze of treachery and betrayal, desire and danger... From AudioFile Ancient Egypt's artisans resided in a forbidden village where legendary works of art were exclusively created for the pharaohs. Magic was said to have existed there, and the village was guarded to protect its secrets. Ezra Knight reveals the devious plot of a high-ranking military officer to overthrow the village and destroy its priceless works of art. Articulate and obviously knowledgeable of the era, Knight portrays all the Egyptians impressively. His words paint vivid images and relationships that provide insights into that time period. Listeners should anticipate Volume II to discover the outcome of this attempted overthrow. B.J.P. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Nefer the Silent (Stone of Light)
About the Author Christian Jacq is the author of the bestselling four-volume Ramses series, which sold 11 million copies in twenty-nine countries. He has a doctorate in Egyptian studies from the Sorbonne in France. He founded, and now heads, the Ramses Institute, which is dedicated to preserving the endangered archaeological sites of Egypt. Product Description They built a civilization ahead of its time, and dominated the ancient world. They defined an era of war, love, passion, power, and betrayal. They were a people of mystery whose secrets have turned to dust -- but who inspire our awe and wonder even to this day... THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS THEY SHOWED US HOW TO LIVE. AND HOW TO DIE. Christian Jacq, author of the international triumph Ramses, brings the people and the passions of ancient Egypt to life in an enthralling epic novel in four volumes. THE STONE OF LIGHT Volume I: NEFER THE SILENT Deep in the heart of the Upper Egyptian desert lies a forbidden village, where bands of artisans prepare the tombs of the Pharaohs. Guarded by a handful of elite soldiers, the hidden city shelters the most precious of treasures: the Stone of Light, a legendary stone of magical power. When a devious military officer schemes to infiltrate the city and capture the sacred gem, his subversive plot is thwarted by an unlikely hero: a desert wanderer who falls into a maze of treachery and betrayal, desire and danger... From AudioFile Ancient Egypt's artisans resided in a forbidden village where legendary works of art were exclusively created for the pharaohs. Magic was said to have existed there, and the village was guarded to protect its secrets. Ezra Knight reveals the devious plot of a high-ranking military officer to overthrow the village and destroy its priceless works of art. Articulate and obviously knowledgeable of the era, Knight portrays all the Egyptians impressively. His words paint vivid images and relationships that provide insights into that time period. Listeners should anticipate Volume II to discover the outcome of this attempted overthrow. B.J.P. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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