The Stone of Light: Volume 1: Nefer the Silent is Christian Jacq's (author of the Ramses series) first installment in a new four-part series of historical novels set in ancient Egypt. An incredible stone possesses magical powers, and one man's quest to seize it could topple the Pharaoh Ramses's reign over Egypt. Can a group of brave young people save the ruler? The saga is filled with romance, murder, betrayal and evil ambition.