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HTML:A "complex and exciting" mystery set during the reign of Tutankhamun (The New York Times Book Review). Egypt is under threat from the Hittites, and the teenage pharaoh has additional troubles stemming from the heresy of his late father, Akhenaten. Fate seems to be pointing a finger at him when a priest topples to his death—from a statue of none other than Tutankhamun himself. Now Lord Meren, the confidential agent who protects the boy king, must struggle to uncover Tutankhamun's most show more threatening enemies, some within the court at Thebes . . . "Robinson knowledgeably instructs readers in the cultural and political life of a fascinating period in history while entertaining us with a puzzling plot, accessible characters, and the domestic details of their daily lives." —Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine "Delightful . . . Robinson makes ancient Thebes come alive as she describes the personalities, clothing, golden jewelry, the intrigue, and the smells of the desert, the terrors of a hippo hunt." —San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle "A compelling narrative comprised of vividly depicted background and characters and a well-plotted mystery." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Ms. Robinson is an archeologist by training and a storyteller by inclination. Using her scholarship to penetrate the inner precincts of court and temple, she has written a complex and exciting narrative that reflects the twisted machinations of politicians—royal and otherwise." —The New York Times Book Review. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Mystery. show lessTags
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Book #2 in the Lord Meren mystery series is yet another capably executed whodunnit. It moves quickly and confidently through twists and turns in the pursuit for certain murderous individuals, and you're never entirely sure where those turns will take our world-weary hero.
As usual the complicated relationship between the boy king and Meren is a highlight, as well as the solid period details of Egyptian life and courtly intrigues.
The hippopotamus hunt made me nervous.. (It is never a good idea to mess with hippos.) and a certain scene with cobras was satisfyingly unsettling. Worth a read.
As usual the complicated relationship between the boy king and Meren is a highlight, as well as the solid period details of Egyptian life and courtly intrigues.
The hippopotamus hunt made me nervous.. (It is never a good idea to mess with hippos.) and a certain scene with cobras was satisfyingly unsettling. Worth a read.
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Un supuesto accidente cuesta la vida a un sacerdote en el templo de Amón. Meren, el investigador y consejero de Tutankamón, encarga el caso a su hijo adoptivo Kysen, el cual reúne indicios suficientes para pensar que se trata de un asesinato. Padre e hijo descubrirán que, tras la muerte del sacerdote, se ocultan los hilos de una conjura para derrocar al faraón, cuyo reinado se tambalea a causa de la amenaza de una invasión hitita.
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Lynda S. Robinson lives in San Antonio, Texas. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Canonical title
- Murder at the God's Gate
- Original title
- Murder at the God's Gate
- Original publication date
- 1995
- People/Characters
- Kysen; Lord Meren; Tutankhamun
- Important places
- Africa; Egypt (ancient); Thebes, Egypt
- Important events
- New Kingdom of Egypt; Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt; Amarna Period
- Dedication
- Cherry Weiner, my agent, is someone who will tell me the truth - even when I don't want to hear it - who will encourage me, fight for me, and believe in my wildest ideas. She has been behind the concept of a mystery series se... (show all)t in ancient Egypt from the start, and has supported and inspired me as a writer. This book is dedicated to her in friendship with my unending thanks.
- First words
- Year Five of the Reign of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun
Unas, pure one and servant of the god, was late. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Surely he would find refuge there.
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