The author of the international triumph ramses returns to the passion and mystery of ancient egypt in this third volume of the stone of light saga. He is the author of the internationally bestselling ramses and the mysteries of osiris series, and several other novels set in ancient egypt. The place of truth book by christian jacq official. Paneb the ardent stone of light, book 3 by christian jacq book cover, description, publication history. Discover book depositorys huge selection of christian jacq books online. As nefer the silent continues his odyssey, he joins forces with paneb, a farmers son who dreams of winning entry into the legendary place of truth, to stop the evil plans of the ruthless mehy and to save the pharaoh from a murderous conspiracy. Buy a cheap copy of paneb lardent book by christian jacq. Up for sale is the completethe stone of light series by christian jacq in matched trade softcover format. The author of the international triumph ramses returns to the pa. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Christian jacq as nefer the silent continues his odyssey, he joins forces with paneb, a farmers son who dreams of winning entry into the legendary place of truth, to stop the evil plans of the ruthless mehy and to.
Corrupt officials, vengeful libyans, assassination attempts, threats of civil war and the contemplated. The papyrus salt 124 also known as the british museum papyrus 10055 is an ancient egyptian papyrus dating to the beginning of the 20th dynasty. The first book in the ramses series a novel by christian jacq. The third book in the remarkable stone of light series from the bestselling author of ramses the story so far in a mysterious village in the desert on the west. Empyre ardent rose yellow tshirt tee love pain front back print exclusive new. Buy christian jacq in other fiction books and get the best deals. It brings various complaints against paneb, a chiefworkman at deir elmedina, a workmens community at thebes, where the papyrus was most. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The village had its own temple, shrines, workshops, wells, grain stores, a school, and two burial grounds where the craftsmen and their loved ones were buried. Paneb the ardent by christian jacq, christian jacq.
But mehy is obsessed with the stone of light and his craving for power has not abated, nor his vindictiveness against the place of truth. 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 volume iv. Christian jacq, author the stone of light, volume iii. Christian jacq with every day bringing a new danger, the very existence of the place of truth seems threatened. Similarly, christian jacqs many books set in egypt fuelled my imagination. Paneb the ardent stone of light, book 3 by christian jacq. Born in paris in 1947, christian jacq first visited egypt when he was seventeen, went on to study egyptology and archaeology at the sorbonne, and is now one of the worlds leading egyptologists. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The place of truth the beloved master of the place of truth has been savagely assassinated, and the artisans of the magnificent, hidden village are deep in mourning.
He has written several novels about ancient egypt, notably a five book series. This papyrus is a copy of a letter addressed to the vizier of the time, most likely hori. Inside a forbidden village deep in the mountainous desert, nefer the silent crosses paths with paneb, a farmers son who harbors the lofty dream of entering the fabled place of truth. The complete series list for the stone of light christian jacq. Nefer the silent and paneb the ardent can relax and carry out the work they were born to do, create materpieces for the eternal glorification of the pharaohs. Christian jacq is a french author and egyptologist. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. The place of truth lived apart from the outside world, isolated from the nile valley, between ramses temple of a million years and the mound of djamet, where the primordial gods rested. Paneb the ardent the stone of light, volume iii paperback march 1, 2001 by christian jacq author. Entrusted to protect his family as well as the villages mystical secrets, paneb the ardent enters the inner circles of power, in the royal court of a queen. He has written several novels about ancient egypt, notably a five book series about pharaoh ramses ii, a character whom jacq admires greatly.
And as the first rumblings of rebellion echo through egypt, there seems to be no reason why mehy. I can hardly wait for the final chapter of this epic and sincerely hope that the author has plans for another series of novels as wellwritten and as erudite as the ramses series and this stone of light series. Needless to say, i really enjoy most books about egypt. Generally speaking, the pitch is the hook that an author places on his book cover or a bookseller, publisher, or author would place online to catch potential readers, to lure them with the mysteries, excitement, and compelling characters lying within the story. I read the five books in his series about ramses ii, then paneb the ardent from his the stone of light series. The stone of light paneb the ardent book summary and. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The stone of light by christian jacq paperback, 2001 at the best online prices at ebay. Christian jacq books list of books by author christian jacq. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Paneb the ardent stone of light by jacq, christian paperback. Foreword by hutchison, introduction by michael rowe. Let us recall a mysterious village situated in the middle of the desert on the western bank of the thebes, home to a small group of artists entrusted with the task of excavating and. Christian jacq in other fiction books for sale ebay.
Paneb the ardent has conniving temptresses, lusty tombpainters, impotent pharaohs, a mystery villain, high intrigue, low comedy. See more ideas about books, books to read and good books. The ardent writer press may choose to change your title. Submission guidelines for publication ardent writer press. A literary lifestyle blog focused on community, great books, creative book clubs and a bookish life. Home about blog lifestyle shop home about blog lifestyle shop. But an unknown traitor undermines the security of the place of truth. The four 4 books are in very good condition without any writing, marks or tears. Paneb the ardent the stone of light, volume iii paperback 27 feb. Here, christian jacq writes a wonderful novel in which destinies of. Paneb the ardent the stone of light, volume iii a novel of ancient egypt paperback 2001.
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