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Start with The Son of Light and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Christian Jacq • Published 1995
At fourteen, Ramses, younger son of Pharaoh Seti, must endure brutal tests meant to forge or break him. Favored over his corrupt brother Shaanar, he leans on friends like Moses and Nefertari as court rivalries, plots...
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Ends with Under the Western Acacia
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Book 1:The Son of Light
Christian Jacq • 1995
At fourteen, Ramses, younger son of Pharaoh Seti, must endure brutal tests meant to forge or break him. Favored over his corrupt brother Shaanar, he leans on friends like Moses and Nefertari as court rivalries, plots...
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Book 2:The Eternal Temple / The Temple of a Million Years
Christian Jacq • 1995
Newly crowned, Ramses discovers that wearing the double crown brings as many dangers as honors. While he dreams of raising a great temple to his reign, he must test the loyalty of his closest companions, outmaneuver S...
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Book 3:The Battle of Kadesh
Christian Jacq • 1996
Ramses must confront the powerful Hittite empire and attempt the impossible, seizing their fortress at Kadesh with a battered army. While he marches north, his bodyguard faces charges of treason and Nefertari lies und...
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Book 4:The Lady of Abu Simbel
Christian Jacq • 1996
Ramses turns from war to negotiation, seeking a lasting treaty with the Hittites while planning twin temples at Abu Simbel for Nefertari and the gods. Yet peace talks unfold as Moses returns to demand freedom for the...
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Book 5:Under the Western Acacia
Christian Jacq • 1997
In the final Ramses volume, an aging pharaoh presides over a long period of peace yet still faces rebellions, diplomatic pressure and succession doubts. As friends die and enemies test Egypt’s resolve, Ramses prepares...
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What is the best order to read the Ramses series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Son of Light.
How many books are in the Ramses series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Ramses series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Ramses series?
New readers should start with The Son of Light, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Ramses series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1995 to 1997.