Nefertiti: (A Rahotep mystery) A compelling and evocative thriller set in Ancient Egypt that will keep you gripped!
Jan 2011 · Random House
3.3star
3 reviews
Ebook
448
Pages
About this ebook
Perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Wilbur Smith and Bernard Cornwell, this is an exciting and atmospheric adventure set in Ancient Egypt from bestselling author Nick Drake.
"Full of surprises from the very first line...Takes the reader on a magical mystery tour through palaces, secret passages, tombs and torture chambers" -- Evening Standard
"A richly written and historically intriguing evocation of Ancient Egypt...A genuinely ripping yarn..." --The Times
"I was totally immersed as I read this story. It was intriguing, exciting and sensitive. Loved it!!" -- ***** Reader review.
"Excellent fast paced Egyptian mystery. Loved will buy more from author!" -- ***** Reader review
"This was a really good story which kept me hooked till the end!" -- ***** Reader review
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A MISSING QUEEN. A DARK GAME OF POWER.
With her husband, Akhenaten, Nefertiti - the most powerful, charismatic and beautiful Queen of the ancient world - rules over an Empire at the peak of its glory and domination.
Together, they have built a magnificent new city in the desert on the banks of the Nile and are about to host kings, dignitaries and leaders from around the Empire for a vast festival to celebrate their triumph.
But suddenly, Nefertiti vanishes.
Rahotep - the youngest chief detective of the Thebes division- can see patterns where others cannot. His unusual talents earn him a summons to the royal court.
With ten days to find the Queen and return her in time for the festival, Rahotep knows that success will bring glory - but if he fails, he and his young family will die...
Rahotep's adventure continue in Tutankhamun and Egypt: The Book of Chaos...
"Full of surprises from the very first line...Takes the reader on a magical mystery tour through palaces, secret passages, tombs and torture chambers" -- Evening Standard
"A richly written and historically intriguing evocation of Ancient Egypt...A genuinely ripping yarn..." --The Times
"I was totally immersed as I read this story. It was intriguing, exciting and sensitive. Loved it!!" -- ***** Reader review.
"Excellent fast paced Egyptian mystery. Loved will buy more from author!" -- ***** Reader review
"This was a really good story which kept me hooked till the end!" -- ***** Reader review
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A MISSING QUEEN. A DARK GAME OF POWER.
With her husband, Akhenaten, Nefertiti - the most powerful, charismatic and beautiful Queen of the ancient world - rules over an Empire at the peak of its glory and domination.
Together, they have built a magnificent new city in the desert on the banks of the Nile and are about to host kings, dignitaries and leaders from around the Empire for a vast festival to celebrate their triumph.
But suddenly, Nefertiti vanishes.
Rahotep - the youngest chief detective of the Thebes division- can see patterns where others cannot. His unusual talents earn him a summons to the royal court.
With ten days to find the Queen and return her in time for the festival, Rahotep knows that success will bring glory - but if he fails, he and his young family will die...
Rahotep's adventure continue in Tutankhamun and Egypt: The Book of Chaos...
Ratings and reviews
3.3
3 reviews
About the author
Nick Drake was born in 1961. He is an award-winning poet and screenwriter. He is also Literary Associate at the National Theatre.
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