The Mask of Ra (Amerotke Mysteries, Book 1)
A novel of intrigue and murder set in Ancient Egypt
$33.51
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
7 May 1999
Summary
Pharoah Tuthmosis II, though frail from his great battles against the sea raiders in the Nile Delta, finds solace in victory and anticipates a triumphant return to Thebes. However, across the river, a group of assassins, aided by a witch, plot to defile the Pharaoh’s unfinished tomb, intending to disrupt his homecoming.
Reunited with his wife, Hatusu, and his people, Tuthmosis stands before the statue of Amun-Ra, amidst the roar of the crowd and the fanfare of trumpets. But within the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780747259725 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0747259720 |
| Author: | Paul Doherty |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 7 May 1999 |
| Weight: | 189g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 120mm x 22mm |
| Series: | The Amerotke |
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Critics Review
‘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 StatesmanAbout The Author
Paul Doherty
Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough. He studied History at Liverpool and Oxford Universities and obtained a doctorate for his thesis on Edward II and Queen Isabella. He is now headmaster of a school in north-east London and lives with his family in Essex.
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