The Mask of Ra
Published on 24. May 1999
Book
Hardback
244 pages
978-0-7472-2162-3 (ISBN)
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Description
On his return to Thebes after great victories against sea raiders, Pharaoh Tuthmosis II is struck dead at the foot of the statue of Amun-Ra. As news of his death spreads, a witch pollutes the Pharaoh's unfinished tomb, and so begins a series of events which must reveal the great secrets of Egypt.
Reviews / Votes
'Doherty excels at historical detail, bringing ancient Egypt to life in his descriptions of daily life and characters drawn from every caste. This novel launches a series - and that's good news' Publishers Weekly'The historical mystery genre is still thriving and Paul Doherty's THE MASK OF RA is the best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters. As ever, Doherty dazzles with his knowledge an intimate feel for ancient Egypt' Time Out
'Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history' New Statesman
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Illustrations
Map
Dimensions
Height: 29 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 242 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7472-2162-3 (9780747221623)
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Person
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.