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A secret buried for centuries Thrust onto Egypts most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tuts reign was fiercely debated from the outset. Behind the palaces veil of prosperity, bitter rivalries and jealousy flourished among the Boy Kings most trusted advisors, and after only nine years, King Tut suddenly perished, his name purged from Egyptian history. To this day, his death remains shrouded in controversy.The keys to an unsolved mysteryEnchanted by the rulers tragic story and hoping to unlock the answers to the 3,000-year-old mystery, Howard Carter made it his lifes mission to uncover the pharaohs hidden tomb. He began his search in 1907, but encountered countless setbacks and dead-ends before he finally, uncovered the long-lost crypt.The clues point to murderNow, in The Murder of King Tut, James Patterson and Martin Dugard dig through stacks of evidence--X-rays, Carters files, forensic clues, and stories told through the ages--to arrive at their own account of King Tuts life and death. The result is an exhilarating true crime tale of intrigue, passion, and betrayal that casts fresh light on the oldest mystery of all.About author(s):James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Pattersons books have sold more than 300 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Little Brown And Company
