Tensions rise between British officials and locals.
Blends real figures like Howard Carter into fiction. Rademacher, Cay Mord Im Tal Der Koenige His...
Explores the ethics of "archaeological looting." Tensions rise between British officials and locals
💡 This is the first book in the Terry Thorne series, perfectly capturing the "Golden Age" of archaeology. Thorne uncovers secrets hidden by the excavation team
Thorne uncovers secrets hidden by the excavation team. Why It Stands Out
Rich descriptions of the Egyptian desert and heat.
Cay Rademacher’s Mord im Tal der Könige (Murder in the Valley of the Kings) is a historical crime novel set against the backdrop of 1920s Egypt. It follows the British archaeologist and inspector, Captain Terry Thorne, as he investigates a murder during the legendary discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Key Details Historical Mystery / Crime Fiction Setting: Luxor, Egypt, 1922 Protagonist: Captain Terry Thorne Theme: Colonialism, archaeological obsession, and greed Plot Summary The Discovery: Howard Carter finds Tutankhamun’s tomb. The Crime: A body is found near the site.