Ancient Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Cheops has been plundered. Along with the treasures, thieves stole the sacred papyrus—“the testament of the gods,” a contract concluded between gods and people. After that, various calamities befall the land. The people begin to grumble and doubt that the ruling Pharaoh Ramses II truly is a messenger of the gods.
In despair, the pharaoh cannot confirm the legality of his rule by presenting the subjects with “the testament of the gods.” Trouble is brewing within his immediate circle as well. In the palace, intrigues are being woven. The conspirators, taking advantage of the situation, intend to overthrow Ramses II.
Pazaïr—a young judge, decisive and brave, with a sharp mind and fine intuition—will save the country and keep Ramses on the throne. All of this, and more, is told in the book “The Law of the Desert.”