THE EMPIRE OF DARKNESS

THE FLAMING SWORD

Book 3 of 'Queen of Freedom Trilogy', sequel to 'War of the Crowns' (8605). Combining historical fact with a vivid imagination, Christian Jacq brings the true story of Queen Ahotep, the ancient Egyptian warrior-heroine, to life.

RAMSES 1: THE SON OF THE LIGHT

Only fourteen years old and Ramses is already being groomed for the future by his father Seti. Historical fact and vivid imagination combine to tell the story of the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.

RAMSES 2: THE TEMPLE OF A MILLION YEARS

Second book in Ramses series: Sequel to 'The Son Of Light' (5583). Ramses is about to be crowned and must fight to hold onto his throne. Can the building of the Temple of a Million Years help to vanquish his enemies, visible and unseen?

RAMSES 3: THE BATTLE OF KADESH

Third book in Ramses series. Sequel to 'The Temple of a Million Years' (6332). To save Egypt from the Hittites Ramses must go to war against their powerful forces. Before he can plan this campaign to Kadesh he must do everything in his power to help his sick queen, Nefertari.

RAMSES 4; THE LADY OF ABU SIMBEL

4th in Ramses series. Sequel to 'The Battle of Kadesh' (7317). Despite warfare Ramses has not been able to conquer the Hittites, so turns to negotiation. At the same time Moses returns to Egypt to demand the exodus of the Hebrews. Faced with these dangers can his loyal servants protect him?

RAMSES 5: UNDER THE WESTERN ACACIA

5th in Ramses series. Sequel to 'The Lady of Abu Simbel' (7581). Ramses is getting older, and misses Nefertari. He thinks often of Moses, searching with his people to find their promised land. A demand comes from king Hattusilis that Ramses should marry his daughter to finalise the peace - but Hittite exile Uri-teshup is not impressed,

STONE OF LIGHT, THE: THE WISE WOMAN

The villagers of the Place of Truth are anxious that the new Pharaoh, Merenpath, should continue his father's good work. They are even more anxious to discover who, or what, is behind the violent crimes terrorising the village. Can Ubekhet live up to her new title, Wise Woman, and protect the villagers?

THE WAR OF THE CROWNS

Second in the Queen of Freedom trilogy: Sequel to 'The Empire of Darkness (8492). Set in the 17th Century BC when the barbaric Hyksos have taken possession of Egypt. Only Queen Ahotep has yet to succumb. Not far from Thebes she has established a secret military base to train the soliders who will one day set her country free.