ISBN: 1489503013

[EAN: 9781489503015], Neubuch, [PU: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform], SCOTT PETERS,HISTORICAL, This item is printed on demand. 280 pages. Dimensions: 9.1in. x 6.1in. x 1.0in.A… More...

[EAN: 9781489503015], Neubuch, [PU: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform], SCOTT PETERS,HISTORICAL, This item is printed on demand. 280 pages. Dimensions: 9.1in. x 6.1in. x 1.0in.An impoverished orphan tries to win a place as a painter in Tutankhamens unbuilt tomb. When his father dies, young Ramses life begins to fall apart. Life on their farm had been so wonderful, as steady and bright as the Egyptian sun. Now, however, hes an orphan in his own home. People whisperthat Ramses caused his fathers death. They say his skill at drawing is something no farm boy should have. They say his drawings angered the gods, who struck down his parents as punishment. Its a thought too horrible to face. Could it be trueIn the dark daysthat loom ahead, Ramses begins a desperate search for answers about his identity. This well researched story, set in the golden era of Tutankhamen or King Tut, combines fact, fiction, and the magic superstition that formed an important part of life in ancient Egypt. Anyone interested in archaeology and art history will be fascinated with this inside look into the lives of tomb builders: the people who painted, sculpted and carved the ancient burial sites of Pharaohs. The village that captures our heros hope, originally called The Place of Truth and now known as Deir El Medina, still exists. Its archaeological remains can be visited today. Praise for Scott Peters books: Peters is such a natural and gifted storytellerSteve Donoghue, Historical Novel Society Chapter 1Egypt 1323 B. C. The boy jerked back in shock. What had he done Drawings surrounded him on all sides. They covered the Niles soft, sloping riverbank, all grooved into the sand with his sharpened stick. A chariot fight. A pair of wrestlers. A panther chasing a fleeing gazelle. But thats not what he was staring at. Was it an illusion Was it the wind He focused on his drawing of Osiris. No. There it was again! Osiriss eyes--eyes made of sand--were moving. They shifted to the acacia stick in the boys hand. The gods gaze locked onto it. The eerie sand-eyes studied the simple tool that had drawn his huge form on the riverbank. After a moment, the sand-eyes shifted back to Ramses terrified face. Ramses sucked in a shallow breath. The air felt suffocating as a tomb. What had he been thinking--drawing the God of the Underworld Why, when hed never drawn a single god in his life, had he done so now Because he hadnt been thinking. Thats why. Hed been drawing mindlessly, his worries elsewhere. Hed been thinking about his father and the strange priest, back at the farmhouse. Standing in the dense heat, Ramses tried to tear his gaze from the gods painful radiance. The hot earth had grown almost blinding. It hurt to look at Osiris. Ramses throat went dry as the desert. A strange, crackling tension spread around them, filling the clearing. On the ground, the God of the Underworld seemed to shift, first left and then right. Just a tiny amount, but enough to make the lines in the sand shudder. Ramses couldnt move. Osiriss image expanded a fraction. Then the shifting started again. Back and forth. Back and forth. Faster. Stronger. Something whispered over Ramses. His skin turned cold. It was an ibis bird. The movement broke the spell. Ramses fell back a few feet, breathing hard. Meanwhile, the white winged creature came to rest on the Niles dark surface. Opening its curved beak, it pecked at the floating reeds. On the ground, Osiris went still. I was seeing things, Ramses told himself. It was an illusion! Just the heat. A mirage. He wanted to believe it--that hed dreamed it all. But this wasnt the first time something like it had happened. Bury yourself in this story today . . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN.<

2013, ISBN: 1489503013

[EAN: 9781489503015], Neubuch, [PU: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. An impoverished orphan fights to become a painter in Tu… More...

[EAN: 9781489503015], Neubuch, [PU: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. An impoverished orphan fights to become a painter in Tutankhamen's unbuilt tomb.When his father dies, young Ramses' life begins to fall apart. Life on their farm had been so wonderful, as steady and bright as the Egyptian sun. Now, however, he's an orphan in his own home.People whisper that Ramses caused his father's death. They say his skill at drawing is something no farm boy should have. They say his drawings angered the gods, who struck down his parents as punishment. For Ramses, it's a thought too horrible to face. Could it be true? In the dark days that loom ahead, he begins a desperate search for answers about his identity. But his new caretakers have their own plans for the boy. Ramses must struggle against the people who pretend to care for him, must fight for the honor of his parents' memory, must battle against hundreds of years of tradition, against the gods themselves, to fulfill his destiny. "Inspirational"Rich with Egyptian mythology" This well researched story, set in the golden era of Tutankhamen or 'King Tut', combines fact, fiction, and the magic superstition that formed an important part of life in ancient Egypt. Anyone interested in archaeology and art history will be fascinated with this inside look into the lives of tomb builders: the people who painted, sculpted and carved the ancient burial sites of Pharaohs. The village that captures our hero's hope, originally called The Place of Truth and now known as Deir El Medina, still exists. Its archaeological remains can be visited today. "Peters is such a natural and gifted storyteller" Historical Novel Society "A must read!" Scott Lisetor, author of "Crash" and "Planet of the Robots" "Definitely recommend for anyone interested in ancient Egypt" Cheryl Carpinello, author of "MG Arthurian Tales" Will Ramses succeed in fulfilling his longed-for destiny? Or will his caretakers crush his hopes forever? Buy now and start reading., Books<

ISBN: 9781489503015

Paperback, [PU: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform], An impoverished orphan fights to become a painter in Tutankhamen's unbuilt tomb.When his father dies, young Ramses' life begi… More...

Paperback, [PU: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform], An impoverished orphan fights to become a painter in Tutankhamen's unbuilt tomb.When his father dies, young Ramses' life begins to fall apart. Life on their farm had been so wonderful, as steady and bright as the Egyptian sun. Now, however, he's an orphan in his own home.People whisper that Ramses caused his father's death. They say his skill at drawing is something no farm boy should have. They say his drawings angered the gods, who struck down his parents as punishment. For Ramses, it's a thought too horrible to face. Could it be true? In the dark days that loom ahead, he begins a desperate search for answers about his identity. But his new caretakers have their own plans for the boy. Ramses must struggle against the people who pretend to care for him, must fight for the honor of his parents' memory, must battle against hundreds of years of tradition, against the gods themselves, to fulfill his destiny. "Inspirational""Rich with Egyptian mythology" This well researched story, set in the golden era of Tutankhamen or 'King Tut', combines fact, fiction, and the magic superstition that formed an important part of life in ancient Egypt. Anyone interested in archaeology and art history will be fascinated with this inside look into the lives of tomb builders: the people who painted, sculpted and carved the ancient burial sites of Pharaohs. The village that captures our hero's hope, originally called The Place of Truth and now known as Deir El Medina, still exists. Its archaeological remains can be visited today. "Peters is such a natural and gifted storyteller" Historical Novel Society "A must read!" Scott Lisetor, author of "Crash" and "Planet of the Robots" "Definitely recommend for anyone interested in ancient Egypt" Cheryl Carpinello, author of "MG Arthurian Tales" Will Ramses succeed in fulfilling his longed-for destiny? Or will his caretakers crush his hopes forever? Buy now and start reading., Historical Fiction<

ISBN: 9781489503015

A feel good story about one boy's struggle against terrible odds. A story of family, rejection and triumph as a young orphan in ancient Egypt fights to fulfill a destiny his caretakers re… More...

A feel good story about one boy's struggle against terrible odds. A story of family, rejection and triumph as a young orphan in ancient Egypt fights to fulfill a destiny his caretakers refuse to recognize. At the base to the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt lies a craftsmen's village. For centuries, its people have believed that only a boy born within its walls is fated to paint the tombs of pharaohs. But trouble has fallen on them. No child has been granted to them. On a nearby farm, Ramses, an orphan, believes he is destined to go there as an answer to their troubles. But his caretakers have their own plans for him. To complicate matters, Ramses is duty bound to fight for the honor of his parents' memory and take back his lost legacy. Ramses loved his parents more than anything in the world, but he must find his own way. He must struggle against the people sworn to care for him, against hundreds of years of tradition, against the gods themselves, to fulfill his destiny. "Inspirational""Rich with Egyptian mythology" Books<

ISBN: 9781489503015

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