by Christian Jacq · XO Editions · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782845631113
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«Les Mystères d'Osiris, tome 1: L'Arbre de vie» is the historical novel by Christian Jacq, published by XO Editions in paperback (411 pages, in French).
In Abydos, an acacia born from Osiris's tomb begins to die; Egypt is in danger. Pharaoh Sesostris III fights an invisible enemy; a traitor in his court sells himself to hidden forces. Iker, a scribe's apprentice, is kidnapped and pursued; a priestess's vision guides him. Together they try to prevent Osiris's final death.
Originally published in 2003, it is the first installment of the saga «Les Mystères d'Osiris».
Aimed at readers of historical fiction about ancient Egypt, with intrigue and adventure.
Christian Jacq is a French author and Egyptologist. He has written several novels about ancient Egypt, notably a five book series about pharaoh Ramses II, a character whom Jacq admires greatly.
