- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Sophia Perennis et Universalis (12 Jan 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1597313831
- ISBN-13: 978-1597313834
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.2 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 838,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The fourth of Joan Grant's "Far Memory" novels, Lord of the Horizon, set in Egypt at the close of the dark XIth Dynasty, is a profound commentary on the power of fear and the unlimited ability of light to shatter it. It is the sequel to Eyes of Horus. Lord of the Horizon is the story, told in the first person, of Ra-ab, heir to the Nomarch of the Oryx. Ra-ab is twenty-one as the story begins. The dawn for which Ra-ab and the Watchers of the Horizon fought in Eyes of Horus has come, but to 'Send Fear into Exile', as the Watchers' password promised, proves difficult. The new Pharaoh, Amenemhet, marries the daughter of the Pharaoh he deposed, thereby enabling her mother, a Babylonian by birth, to retain influence. Like a spider, she spins a web of intrigue and manipulation which threatens to plunge Egypt back into darkness. Her prize is Amenemhet's son Senusert, who will one day be Pharaoh himself. Finally, Pharaoh realizes what has occurred, and calls on his friend Ra-ab Hotep, hero of the revolution, to take Senusert to his home in the Oryx and help him grow up properly, so he will be ready to fulfill his duties as Pharaoh. But the Babylonian is not yet defeated. She continues to challenge Amenemhet's rule and authority, leading inexorably to the final showdown. As a child growing up in Edwardian England, Joan Grant became aware of an astonishing ability to remember previous lifetimes, and as an author professed her seven novels to be based on her personal recollections of other incarnations, male and female, in ancient civilisations. "Ra'ab, the Warrior, heir of the Peace of God... speaks with a voice that those who today are seeking illumination may welcome as the voice of a friend." TLS
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
High-Stakes Royal Intrigue and Spiritual Enlightenment.
5 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
Intrigue at the highest levels of royalty...a ghost story set in the burial chambers of a pharaoh's pyramid...a mystery to test the mind and loyalty of a hero and determine the fate of Egypt herself - these are the stakes at risk in the twin books EYES OF HORUS and LORD OF THE HORIZON, by Joan Grant.
These two books were written to be published as one, but: The year was 1942 and author and publisher were in wartime England, where there was a severe paper shortage. So, the book was made into two, with one published in 1942 and the second in 1944. Each is complete and easy to read, but to experience the vast sweep of historical significance in the events of the stories, one should read first HORUS and then HORIZON.
Both are recommended for all who are interested in spiritual enlightenment, ancient Egypt, and grand writing by an author with a sweeping command of language, history and imagery.
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Lord of the Horizon
22 Jan 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been looking for this book for a long time and finally found it in Amazon. I love Joan Grant's work and this book was the missing one. The best of it was that I received the book faster than it was anounced. Sorry if I am too short but as a spanish speaking I read quite well in english but I lack of words when writing.
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One of my favorites
8 Dec 2008
Format:Paperback
Without a doubt, Joan Grant is one of my favorite authors.
One of the best authors on past lives. Highly recommended.
One of the best authors on past lives. Highly recommended.
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