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. ( )

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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