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Ramses: The Lady of Abu Simbel, Volume IV (Ramses, 4) Kindle Edition

by Christian Jacq (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 241 ratings

The fourth entry in the international bestselling saga finds the pharaoh building a temple as others plot to make his empire crumble.

“The Ramses saga . . . is a must-read bestseller.” —Paris Match (France)

The might Pharaoh Ramses, after winning a major battle against the Hittites, turns to new intrigues aimed at his throne . . . and his heart. His boyhood friend Moses, back from exile, demands the Hebrews’ release. An evil mage is plotting to strike down Ramses’ first-born son. And lies are turning his concubine, Iset, against his beloved wife, Nefertari. Beset by troubles, Ramses sails for Abu Simbel to build a temple that will immortalize his union with Nefertari and unleash the magic of the goddess Hathar against his enemies. But loving deeply invites even deeper sorrow, as treachery and a god’s wrath rise like a desert storm to threaten what Ramses cherishes most . . . 

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  1. Book 4 of 5
    Ramses
  2. Print length
    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Grand Central Publishing
  5. Publication date
    June 24, 1999
  6. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  7. File size
    3.1 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FA5SE8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing (June 24, 1999)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 1999
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 241 ratings

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"This was the final installment in the splendid series of books by Christian Jacq...." Read more

"...The five volumes of this series has been fascinating reading and Christian Jacq, an acknowledged expert of this historical region, has brought the..." Read more

"...mythology, and some author's liberties with both, but the series is addictive to read. Just read it as fiction, and it's a fun and easy read...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the historical fiction elements of the book, with one customer specifically mentioning its fascinating history and locale.

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"...Just read it as fiction, and it's a fun and easy read. I read all 5 books within about one week." Read more

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  • Kallah
    5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read - make sure you get the whole series!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2011
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    This is the fourth in a five part series that really manages to blend history and full-blown fiction. Jacq's Egypt comes alive and jumps off the page, stealing you away to a world where magic might just be real and all those dry history stores come to life. I was really surprised at who "the good guys" and "the bad guys" turned out to be, and found myself really feeling for the characters in the pages. I highly recommend reading the series in order - you might just catch yourself rereading it, like I did ... wow, I just realized how cheezy that all sounds, but they really are great books.
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  • Kaylavha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, wonderful series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2016
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    This was the final installment in the splendid series of books by Christian Jacq. His insights into and careful treatment of the world of the Pharoahs is extraordinary. The reader becomes an integral part of that world riding the emotional highs and lows of favorite characters as the story unfolds. One of the most enjoyable aspects of the books is following the choices, fortunes and loyalties of four boyhood friends, one of whom is the King of Egypt.
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  • Ian Sando
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ozymandias lives!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2013
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    At school one of my favourite poems was Percy Bysshe Shelly's "Ozymandias". Consequently I have always had a deep interest in Ramses. The five volumes of this series has been fascinating reading and Christian Jacq, an acknowledged expert of this historical region, has brought the era alive with his detailed descriptions of the life style of the time as he weaves his fictional story based on the times when this biblical character ruled Egypt.
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  • eastcoaster
    5.0 out of 5 stars and it's a fun and easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2015
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    The series combines history, mythology, and some author's liberties with both, but the series is addictive to read. Just read it as fiction, and it's a fun and easy read. I read all 5 books within about one week.
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  • Frank T. Klus
    3.0 out of 5 stars From War to Peace
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2004
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    In the fourth volume of the five-volume Ramses series, Asha, the king's Secretary of State and childhood friend travels to Hatti with a peace proposal only to be caught up in a vicious power struggle to which Asha and Egypt could be the big losers. It would take much cunning to pull this off. Meanwhile, the king's brother, Shanaar, is still plotting against the king in Nubia where he lures the king into a trap that threatens the life of the Pharaoh. Only a miracle can save him. As if all this wasn't enough, Moses, Ramses boyhood friend, is threatening to take all the Hebrews out of Egypt as commanded by Yahweh. When Ramses refuses Egypt is hit with ten plagues until Ramses relents and expels Moses from Egypt.
    Throughout the struggles of the now middle aged king brews an ever deepening love affair between Ramses and Nefertari, the Great Royal Consort. Ramses dedicates a great temple to her in the sacred land of Abu Simbel, which was to be her lasting tribute. So close are the king and queen that to get at Ramses Nefertari was a frequent target as was Ka, the king's oldest son.
    I only give this book three stars because, even though it is written in the direct and fast-paced nature of his other books, the treatment of Moses troubled me. The true relationship between Moses and the pharaoh may never truly be known but Moses was portrayed as mad and wicked; which I find to difficult to believe. In the Ramses series, Christian Jacq has him in league with Ofir, the Hittite spy and sorcerer. Furthermore, Ofir suggests and may have been responsible for some of those plagues, thus undermining the role of God in all this.
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  • Benjamin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
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    Brilliant disorders this book. So far is the best one . Such a.

    beautiful love story.
    I definitely recommend this to Anyone who likes Egyptian hair
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  • GSP
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2022
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    Very nice historical fiction.
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  • Maia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting. Hard to put down
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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    I’m always ambivalent about this author. His books are well researched, with fascinating history and locale. Sometimes he bothers me because the plots of the various novels are similar and predictable. Still he deserves five stars for the wonderful entertainment he provides
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  • janek richartz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super Buchreihe
    Reviewed in Germany on September 13, 2019
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    Super Buchreihe
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  • K J Price
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series of books
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2023
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    Read them all when they first came out and loved them. After a trip to Egypt I decided I wanted to re-read them all. He is a masterful author and really draws you into the stories. You feel the highs and lows with your characters and learn a lot about how things were done in ancient Egypt.
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  • Antonio De Dominicis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book.
    Reviewed in Italy on August 29, 2014
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    This book arrived on time and in good condition considering the age of the book. Many Thanks again for the great service.
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  • vmc rosser
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2024
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    A good read
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  • Elise west
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2016
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    Love it 😊
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