- Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Minotaur Books (April 15 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312981619
- ISBN-13: 978-0312981617
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 141 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #268,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Succeeds admirable in picturing the people of ancient Egypt as living persons and not as resurrected mummies."--The New York Times
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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...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of her most interesting books!,
By Samantha Moore (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Death Comes As the End (Mass Market Paperback)
This book was so different from all the others. It was one of my favorites. The fact that it is set in ancient Egypt is so different from any other mystery I've read. The weird thing is, it was incredibly realistic. I am and Agatha Christie fan and this book is probably my 2nd favorite. The plot is so intense and thrilling that the middle of the book is better than the end.I must say that while the murderer was pretty obvious, it is pathetic on my part not to have guessed it. The steady supply of murders (8!!) keeps the plot moving beautifully. A definite must read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christie with an Egyptian twist,
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This review is from: Death Comes As the End (Mass Market Paperback)
Although several of Agatha Christie's mysteries were set in the Middle East, this is the only one set in ancient times. Although historical mysteries were very unusual for Christie, she shows that she could have been a master of the genre if she had tried. Set in ancient Egypt, the characters in this book are so well-drawn and realistic that they practically spring off the page. I would not recommend this book to a Christie novice because I think you really have to have a fine appreciation of the Christie genius to fully appreciate Death Comes as the End.Overall,this is an excellent book that makes me wish Christie had written more of its kind.
5.0 out of 5 stars
#1"An ancient setting. An age-old crime. A timeless mystery",
By RachelWalker "RachelW" (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Death Comes As the End (Mass Market Paperback)
I own and have read, every single one of her 80+ books and short story collections, and this one, possibly her most unique, is her best. Set in Ancient Egypt, this is probably THE original historical crime novel. I can think of no other published before this. And none published after which equal it in it's brilliance. With this book, Agatha Christie outdoes more modern historical crime novelists such as Paul DOherty, Alys Clare, and Ellis Peters, with a single blow. She suceeds at everything she turned her hand to. Fuelled by extensive background knowledge and research, this books hits just the right tone in historical detail, and all of it rings true. (I dont know whether it is, and nor do i care. All i care about is the fact that it seems authentic.) This book retains all the things which make her modern fiction so good. The back-stabbing and terse depictions of family life, and the tensions and emotions which rise out of family, and love. (Often misguided, frequently adulterous). All her books are excellent at bringing out descriptions of families, and how the murder affects them. this one is no different. As well as that, there is a cracking plot, and some particularly bloodthristy murders to fit right in with the bloodthristy time period. The setting is evoked well, as is the time period. The book is suspenseful and thrilling. Also, a tiny bit frightening. I did not find the solution as easy to guess as other people appear to have. Mind you, i dont usually bother with trying to figure out who did it. Often, i get it right and find i have spoiled the book for myself. So i see no real point in bothering.) I found the resolution brilliant. The setting, the strong plot, the characters, the seething bitterness of the emotion, all serve to rank this as number one of all Agatha Christie's many novels.
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