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“Australian author Greenwood, having made a name for herself with the lighthearted Phryne Fisher series, succeeds brilliantly with this gripping thriller set in ancient Egypt…The author is especially good at conveying the nitty-gritty details of life at the time.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Three young people living in the time of Egypt’s eighteenth dynasty become a force to be reckoned with…As powerful forces fight for control, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. From the often wildly differing conclusions of professional Egyptologists, Greenwood, best known for her mysteries, has fashioned a fascinating, plausible, and erotic tale.”
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Greenwood takes readers deep into the heart of ancient Egypt, making them wonder—much like Ptah-hotep does—if they will come out the other side intact. While some may argue that this story leans more toward historical fiction than mystery, the intricacies of the court and those who serve it hold more than their share of intrigue and suspense.” Library Journal
“Greenwood has taken a big risk here. Ancient Egypt as a source of
literary material has been pretty well mined. But the novel feels fresh,
partly because Greenwood isn’t insisting on shoehorning a traditional
mystery plot into the book.” Booklist