The Place of Truth (The Stone of Light, Vol. 4)

This is the last book of the section 'the stone of light'. The author had done a good job that he had made a excellent ending. It is unexpectable ! But if you just read this book but not the other 3 books of the section, you might not understand it easily.

Im a younge passionate Christian Jacq fan who fell in love with the people of Ancient Egypt many years ago, and Im always on the look out for a decent Egyptian novel.
Upon reading the first pages of the 'Stone of Light' series I could not stop.
Throughout these four amazing novels Christian Jacq developes the plot, one of mystery and suspense. The characters each have their own place in the Palace of Truth and Christian Jacq developes upon these characters until you feel you know them personally.
This book is truely a great read for anyone who wants a trip back in time to learn about the ancient craftsman from Deir-El Medina or 'The Palace of Thruth'.

Everyone believes the slaves built the pyramids that housed the tombs of the Pharaohs. However, those brilliant architectural structures were fashioned by the people who lived in the Place of Truth, an isolated village of artisans. The virtuosos living there used the magic of the Stone of Light to transform anything into gold and to convert matter into a translucent item. Though revered by most that know them, they have a powerful enemy in General Mehy of Thebes.

When he was younger, Mehy tried to join the Place of Truth, but was rejected for not meeting the standard required of all the residents. He has held a grudge ever since and now has an inside person trying to steal the Stone of Light for him. Mehy is clever as he works behind the scenes so no trace exists to him if something goes wrong. Still he does everything he can to weaken the power base of those who run the Place of Truth, but even with his Machiavellian ways can he prevail over one of Egypt's most scared icons?

The fourth and final novel in the STONE OF LIGHT series is as magically powerful as the previous three tales. The leader of this small village of people answering a noble cause is a hero setting an example of honor and loyalty instead of hedonism and vanity for his fellow residents. The villain is obsessed, but works his ruses behind a veil of safety. Christian Jacq completes his classy Ancient Egypt quartet with another triumph that will gratify future audiences for eras.

I have enjoyed the Stone of Light books for many years now and am sad to see this series come to an end. However, I think that the Place of Truth was a wonderful end to this great series.

Christian Jacq had created a great mystery in the past tree books. I picked up each book and read it with eagerness trying to figure out who the traitor was inside the brotherhood. Well this time he keeps you waiting until almost the last page, keeping the suspense there right up until the end.

This book has all of the things that I look for in a Christian Jacq book, good character interaction, so action, and a great story.

All in all this was a fitting end to a great series of books. I would highly recommend reading this entire series.

In this final chapter of the series the whole story unfolds and we are able to find out who are the enemies and the true benefactors of the Place of Truth.

I really enjoyed reading this last book and the author always keeps the pace and the reader's interest. The characters are as alive as the first book and the whole description of everyday life and mysteries on ancient egypt are very vivid.