| Nefer the Silent Original Edition Contributor(s): Jacq, Christian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0743403460 ISBN-13: 9780743403467 Publisher: Atria Books OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2000 Annotation: The first book of a four-volume novel set in a forbidden village deep in the heart of Ancient Egypt, from the internationally bestselling author of "Ramses." Guarded by an elite band of soldiers, the hidden city shelters a legendary stone of magical power. When an officer schemes to steal the stone, his subversive plot is thwarted by a desert wanderer. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - Ancient |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 00702349 |
| Series: Stone of Light |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 9" (1.30 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - East Africa - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 43149 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 18.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: They built a civilization ahead of its time, and dominated the ancient world. They defined an era of war, love, passion, power, and betrayal. They were a people of mystery whose secrets have turned to dust -- but who inspire our awe and wonder even to this day.... The ancient Egyptians They showed us how to live. And how to die. 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Jacq, Christian: - Christian Jacq, who holds a doctorate in Egyptology, is the author or numerous bestsellers, including Ramses, which has sold more than eleven million copies. He lives in Switzerland. |