Ramses: The Son of Light - Volume I

By Pablo T. Spiller and J. Luis Guasch

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 friends: 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446673560
• ISBN13: 9780446673563
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.8" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A very good read indeed!!

I love Egyptology, and since I am no stuffy scholar hung up on his specialty, I was able to appreciate and enjoy the book very well, in spite of possible slight historical inaccuracies; after all, it is a novel. It plunges you right into the period, the ambiance, the light even, of the time. I recommend it greatly,even though I usually dislike historical novels. I actually do recommend the whole serie!!

Ramses Vol 1 The Son Of Light

I loved this book and have read the entire series. I enjoyed each book as much as the first. I am just getting aquainted with Egypt and find that although this book is fiction, it is truly a window into the life and times of Ancient Egypt. What they eat, wear, think, worship. There are descriptions about how they build and paint and run their political system. I found the information facinating and easy to understand...

I can only say?

I LOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDD THIS BOOK!!!!!!!Okay, let's go. First things first. I read this book in Icelandic. Yes, yes, I KNOW what you're saying: 'Liar, you're kidding, etc.' But I did, so I DO HAVE AN EXCUSE if I get the names a LITTLE jumbled (I don't know what the original names of some characters are)I have always been interested in ancient Egypt. Face it, they are sooo neat. This book is interesting because...

Gripping Historical FICTION!

I read all five of the Ramses book several years ago and was spellbound by them. Some of the negative reviewers on this site seem to be forgetting two things: (1) these books are indeed works of FICTION and are published as such and (2) Christian Jacq's credentials as an Egyptologist are excellent. If, by using poetic licence, he can draw into Ancient Egypt thousands of people who have never been interested in it before,...

It was one of the best books I have ever read!!!

I must confess that I had a hard time while reading the last pages of the last book (# 5), I was like losing a close friend. I even thought of not reading the last pages, but curiosity overcame, so when I read the last sentences, I found myself trying to wipe away my tears. Although I must say that I am a bit confused, because I had a different understanding of the Egyptian Culture. I was always fascinated by the prosperity...