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Death Comes as the End by Agatha Christie
Death Comes as the End by Agatha Christie
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Death Comes as the End
by Agatha Christie
A Serial Killer Mystery Set in Ancient Egypt, 2000 BC
🏺 ANCIENT ENVY & ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRECISION
Drawing from her firsthand experience on archaeological expeditions, Agatha Christie constructs a chilling serial killer narrative within a 4,000-year-old Ka-priest household.
Extended Synopsis
In Death Comes as the End, Agatha Christie departs from her contemporary settings to deliver a masterfully researched historical mystery set in Thebes, Egypt, circa 2000 BC. The narrative centers on the household of Imhotep, a Ka-priest, whose decision to bring home a beautiful yet venomous concubine named Nofret ignites a lethal fuse of jealousy and betrayal. When Nofret’s broken body is found at the foot of a cliff, the household dismisses it as fate, but Imhotep's daughter, Renisenb, senses a calculated malevolence.
As the body count rises within the priest’s inner circle, Christie utilizes her profound understanding of Middle Eastern archaeology and social structures to build a suspenseful atmosphere where death defines life. Unlike her other works, this novel focuses on the psychological deterioration of a family unit under the pressure of hidden sin. Death Comes as the End stands as a unique entry in the Christie canon, blending the rigorous accuracy of an eminent researcher with the unparalleled plotting of the Queen of Mystery.
Author Biography
Agatha Christie (1890–1976) is the best-selling novelist of all time. As the wife of archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan, she spent decades on excavation sites in Iraq and Syria, which heavily influenced her more academic and historical works. Her deep familiarity with artifacts, social customs, and the history of the Middle East allowed her to create historically authoritative narratives that remain benchmarks in the genre.
Reader Targeting
- Historical Fiction Scholars: Readers seeking a mystery that adheres to rigorous archaeological and historical standards of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom.
- Classic Mystery Enthusiasts: Fans of Agatha Christie looking for her most unique and atmospheric departure from the Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple formats.
- Archaeology Buffs: Those interested in a narrative that captures the domestic reality of 2000 BC Egypt beyond the usual focus on pharaohs and pyramids.
Accolades & Awards
- Widely recognized as the first-ever historical mystery novel and a pioneer of the historical serial killer sub-genre.
- Highly praised for its "exhaustive research" and "convincing source of evil" by contemporary archaeological and literary critics.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9780008196325 |
| ISBN-10: | 000819632X |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 2017-03-23 |
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