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A string of deaths shakes a family in ancient Egypt. Renisenb, a young widow, returns to her father's home. He is a priest of Ka and has a concubine, Nofret. When Nofret arrives, plots, hate and threats spread through the home. Nofret dies first. Then Renisenb's sister-in-law and two brothers die. Those still alive fear that any of them could be next. They do not know if they face a human killer or a spirit.

Agatha Christie sets this murder mystery in the past. It is for readers of crime fiction. Renisenb leads the story, not Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot. Family strife and fear of the dead shape the mystery. In one scene, temple scribes write to Ashayet's spirit for help. The letter asks her to keep her children safe from Nofret. It says poison caused Sobek's death. It also shows fears of black magic. It reveals disputes over how the sons are treated.

Lidia Gradinaru translated this edition from English. It is part of the Agatha Christie series.