Synopses & Reviews
In this startling historical mystery, unique in the author's canon, Agatha Christie investigates a deadly mystery at the heart of a dissonant family in ancient Egypt. Imhotep, wealthy landowner and priest of Thebes, has outraged his sons and daughters by bringing a beautiful concubine into their fold. And the manipulative Nofret has already set about a plan to usurp her rivals' rightful legacies. When her lifeless body is discovered at the foot of a cliff, Imhotep's own flesh and blood become the apparent conspirators in her shocking murder. But vengeance and greed may not be the only motives...
Review
"Succeeds admirable in picturing the people of ancient Egypt as living persons and not as resurrected mummies."--
The New York Times
Synopsis
It is 2000 B.C. in Egypt and Imhotep the Ka-Priest brings home his beautiful young concubine Nofret. However not all the members of his family welcome her and when she is found dead it is Imhoteps daughter Renisenb who suspects it might not have been an accident.
This death unleashes the greed and hate that have been building up within the family and the horrific events that follow tear it apart. With few allies she can confide in, even Renisenb has to constantly look over her shoulder.
Description
In this historical mystery set in ancient Egypt, Imhotep, wealthy landowner
and priest of Thebes, outrages his children by bringing a concubine into their fold. The
manipulative Nofret has already set about a plan to usurp her rivals' rightful legacies. When
her lifeless body is discovered, Imhotep's children become suspects in her shocking murder.
But vengeance and greed may not be their only motives.
About the Author
Agatha Christie is the most popular mystery writer of all time. In a career that spans over half a century, her name is synonymous with brilliant deception, ingenious puzzles, and the surprise denouement. By virtually inventing the modern mystery novel, she earned her title as the Queen of Crime.
Jenny Funnells many television credits include Agatha Christies Peril at End House, As Time Goes By, Casualty, Drop the Dead Donkey, Boon, Bergerac, and Brookside. She has had leading roles in hundreds of radio plays and series.