The Mask of Ra - Couverture rigide

Doherty, P. C.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0312205600 ISBN 13 : 9780312205607

Editeur : Minotaur Books, 1999

Synopsis

The first in a new mystery series set in ancient Egypt, this unique tale of murder and greed pits a group of assassins planning to pollute the unfinished tomb of Pharaoh Tuthmosis II against an evil they cannot even imagine.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

His great battles against the sea raiders in the Nile Delta have left Pharoah Tuthmosis II frail, but he finds solace in victory and in the welcome he is sure to receive on his return to Thebes. Across the river from Thebes, however, there are those who do not relish his homecoming, and a group of assassins has taken a witch to pollute the Pharaoh's unfinished tomb. Reunited with his wife, Hatusu, and his people, Tuthmosis stands before the statue of Amun-Ra, the roar of the crowd and the fanfare of trumpets ringing in his ears. But within an hour he is dead and the people of Thebes cannot forget the omen of wounded doves flying overhead. Rumours run rife, speculation sweeps the royal city and Hatusu vows to uncover the truth. With the aid of Amerotke, a respected judge of Thebes, she embarks on a path destined to reveal the great secrets of Egypt.

Revue de presse

'Doherty excels at historical detail, bringing ancient Egypt to life in his descriptions of daily life and characters drawn from every caste. This novel launches a series - and that's good news' Publishers Weekly

'The historical mystery genre is still thriving and Paul Doherty's THE MASK OF RA is the best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters. As ever, Doherty dazzles with his knowledge an intimate feel for ancient Egypt' Time Out

'Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history' New Statesman

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Minotaur Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0312205600
• ISBN 13: 9780312205607
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible