The Anubis Slayings
The Anubis Slayings by P. C. Doherty is a historical fiction novel published by Headline in 2000. This first edition spans 308 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on Hatusu, the young widow of Pharaoh Tuthmosis II, who has risen to prominence in Egyptian society. As she negotiates a peace treaty with King Tushratta of Mitanni in the Temple of Anubis, her achievements are overshadowed by two gruesome murders and the theft of a significant artifact, compelling the respected judge Amerotke to uncover the truth.
Readers will find a blend of crime and mystery woven into the fabric of ancient Egyptian history. The narrative explores themes of power, negotiation, and the complexities of leadership during a tumultuous period. As Amerotke investigates the murders and theft, the stakes rise, threatening the fragile peace Hatusu seeks to establish. This edition invites readers into a richly detailed world where intrigue and danger lurk behind the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
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Hatusu, the remarkable young widow of Pharaoh Tuthmosis II, has forced Egyptian society to acknowledge her as Pharaoh, and her success in battle is spreading Egypt’s glory well beyond its frontiers. In the Temple of Anubis, negotiations are taking place between Hatusu and the defeated King Tushratta of Mitanni for a peace treaty that will seal her greatest victory. But in one night, two hideous murders in the temple and the theft of the Glory of Anubis threaten the tentative truce and the respected judge Amerotke must find the truth.
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