‘The book is a pleasure to read and written in an uncom promising prose, the plot developed with intriguing twists and turns. Doherty's deep understanding of the period and the nitty-gritty of historical detail are to the fore without intruding on the rhythm of the plot. Superb entertainment' Historical Novels Review

LORD AMEROTKE, Pharaoh"s Chiefludge, is already in the middle of a murder case. A voung ambitious scribe, Ipumer, allegedly in love with the daughter of a powerful general, had hoped to become betrothed. Now he is dead from poisoning and the prosecution has accused Lady Neshratta - apparently tired of the dalliance - of the crime. If found guiltv, she will be buried alive in the desert sands of the Red Lands.

WHEN AMEROTKE IS SUMMONED to the Temple of Seth by Lord Senenmut, it seems that there is another grave murder to investigate. One of Egypt"s great heroes has been brutally killed and Pharaoh Hatusu herself has decided to intervene, and she calls on Judge Amerotke for help. There is more to link the deaths than originally meets the eye - but can Amerotke track down the killer before he strikes again?

HISTORICAL NOTE

PROLOGUE

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

AUTHOR"S NOTE

PROLOGUE