the-sister-of-nefertiti

Ancient Egypt more than 3000 years ago: In this historical murder mystery, the high priest of Aten is found dead in the temple, stabbed with a sickle sword. Was it murder, or did he turn the sword on himself, as is written on a papyrus? He was a supporter of the controversial Aten religion of the new pharaoh. Mutnetjmet, the sister of Queen Nefertiti, is a clever and farsighted woman and was instructed to investigate the death of the high priest. She uncovers inconsistencies, gets into palace intrigues, and has a powerful opponent: the high priest of the ancient religion of Amun, who wants to disempower the new pharaoh. And these are not the only problems with Mutnetjmet: the royal house also refuses her marriage to the ambitious commander Horemhab. But then the oracle of Amun is consulted, and from now on, Mutnetjmet is faced with the most important decision of her life...