Ramses: The Son of Light - Volume I (Ramses, 1)

At fourteen, Ramses, the second son of Pharaoh Seth, must pass a series of royal tests designed to build his mental and physical strength. Seth may be planning to make Ramses his heir instead of his corrupt older brother, Shaanar. The young prince finds himself surrounded by enemies but supported by close friends: Moses, a brilliant Hebrew; Setau, a snake charmer and mage; Ahmeni, a frail scholar; and Set and Nefertari, two women Ramses loves. This is the first volume in Christian Jacq's Ramses series, which tells the story of Ramses, the legendary Egyptian king who ruled for more than 60 years. The narrative follows royal intrigue, treacherous plots, and romantic adventures as Ramses begins his journey.