The Horus Killings (Amerotke Mysteries, Book 2): A captivating murder mystery fr

Description: The Horus Killings (Amerotke Mysteries, Book 2) by Paul Doherty The second in the stirring and enthralling series set in Ancient Egypt and featuring Judge Amerotke FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description After the death of her husband Pharoh Tuthmosis II, Hatusu has confounded her critics by winning a great battle against the Mitanni. Aided by her lover, Senenmut, she is determined that all sections of Egyptian society should accept her as the first Pharaoh-Queen of Egypt - an acceptance that needs the favour and support of the priests. When a spate of killings takes place in the Divine Temple of Horus, the naturally superstitious priests interpret this as a sign of the Gods disapproval of Hatusus rule of Egypt. The royal city turns once again to respected judge Amerotke to find the truth. Notes The second title in this series set in Ancient Egypt, from the author of the Brother Athelstan mysteries, and the Hugh Corbett medieval mysteries. When a spate of killings takes place in the divine temple of Horus, the naturally superstitious priests interpret this as a sign of the Gods disapproval of Hatusus rule of Egypt... Author Biography 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. Review Praise for Paul Doherty: Vitality in the landscape...angst in the mystery, its Peters minus the herbs but plus a few crates of sack * Oxford Times *Absolutely superb * CADS *The best of its kind since Ellis Peters * Time Out *I really like these medieval whodunnits * Sarah Broadhurst, Bookseller *Wholly excellent, this is one of those books you hate to put down * Prima *If you like the Paul Doherty style you will enjoy this hugely. The pace never flags and despite all this larger-than-life flamboyance Dohertys Egypt has the ring of truth about it. Doherty has done his homework well and it shows * Historical Review * Promotional The second in the stirring and enthralling series set in Ancient Egypt and featuring Judge Amerotke Long Description After the death of her husband Pharoh Tuthmosis II, Hatusu has confounded her critics by winning a great battle against the Mitanni. Aided by her lover, Senenmut, she is determined that all sections of Egyptian society should accept her as the first Pharaoh-Queen of Egypt - an acceptance that needs the favour and support of the priests. When a spate of killings takes place in the Divine Temple of Horus, the naturally superstitious priests interpret this as a sign of the Gods disapproval of Hatusus rule of Egypt. The royal city turns once again to respected judge Amerotke to find the truth. Review Quote Absolutely superb Promotional "Headline" The second in the stirring and enthralling series set in Ancient Egypt and featuring Judge Amerotke Description for Sales People The second in the vivid and compelling series set in Ancient Egypt by the best-selling author of The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan, the Hugh Corbett medieval mysteries and the Canterbury Tales of mystery and murder Details ISBN0747260761 Pages 352 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2000 ISBN-10 0747260761 ISBN-13 9780747260769 Format Paperback Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Illustrations map Media Book Author Paul Doherty Subtitle A captivating murder mystery from Ancient Egypt Publication Date 2000-04-06 Series The Amerotke Series Number 2 UK Release Date 2000-04-06 Audience General NZ Release Date 2000-05-04 AU Release Date 2000-05-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:941979;

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