num_pages: 384
description: Historical fiction meets mythology as ancient Egypt comes alive in this monumental epic with over 2 million copies sold around the world.At fourteen, Ramses, the second son of the Pharaoh Seth, must begin to pass a series of royal tests designed to build his mental and physical prowess-or break him. Is Seth planning to leave the world's most powerful empire to Ramses, and not his corrupt brother, Shaanar? Before he knows it, the younger prince is surrounded by enemies and turning to his Moses, the brilliant young Hebrew; Setau, the snake charmer and mage; Ahmeni; the frail scholar; and Set and Nefertari, the two beautiful women Ramses loves.And so begins the journey of the hero the world has yet to know... Let the saga begin.The first in Christian Jacque's bestselling Ramses series, recounting the thrilling story of Ramses, the legendary king who ruled Egypt for more than 60 years. Ramses sets into motion a tapestry of royal intrigue, treacherous plots, and romantic adventures that will keep readers spellbound and hungry for more.
language: English
title: Ramses: The Son of Light
titlecomplete: Ramses: The Son of Light  (Ramses #1)
characters: Menelaus, Seti I, Helen of Troy, Homer (Greek Poet), Isetnofret, Tia (Egyptian princess), Ramesses II, Tuya (Queen of Egypt), Nefertari, Moses
genres: Mythology, Historical, Historical Fiction, French Literature, Novels, Fantasy, Egypt, Adventure, Fiction, France
ratings_count: 9803
places: Thebes, Avaris, Abydos, Heliopolis, Aswan, Karnak, Memphis, Egypt, Valley of the Kings, Nubia
series: Ramsès
publisher: Grand Central Publishing