The fourth volume in Christian Jacq's arresting series of novels charting the life of Egypt's most famous pharaoh. Despite the Battle of Kadesh, Ramses has not managed to bring the formidable Hittite Empire to its knees. Rather than struggle on, he decides to negotiate, for his love for the Great Royal Consort Nefertari easily surpasses his enjoyment of war. To demonstrate to the world his love for Nefertari, Ramses gives her the most fabulous gift: at Abu Simbel two temples will be erected, symbols of their eternal love. But shadows are gathering from Nubia to the Pharaoh's own capital Pi-Ramses, where he must face Moses, the forgotten childhood friend who has returned to demand the exodus of the Hebrew people. Will the vigilance of Pharaoh's loyal servants and the magic of Nefertari, Lady of Abu Simbel, be sufficient to protect the Son of Light?