The murder of King Tut: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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A secret buried for centuriesThrust onto Egypt's most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tut's reign was fiercely debated from the outset. Behind the palace's veil of prosperity, bitter rivalries and jealousy flourished among the Boy King's 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 ruler's tragic story and hoping to unlock the answers to the 3,000 year-old mystery, Howard Carter made it his life's mission to uncover the pharaoh's 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, Carter's
Quick facts about The murder of King Tut
- Title: The murder of King Tut
- Author: James Patterson
- First published: 2009
- Genre: death and burial, pharaohs, biography
- OpenLibrary ID: OL14920149W
Where to read The murder of King Tut
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Frequently asked questions
What is The murder of King Tut about?
A secret buried for centuriesThrust onto Egypt's most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tut's reign was fiercely debated from the outset.
Who wrote The murder of King Tut?
The murder of King Tut was written by James Patterson.
When was The murder of King Tut published?
The murder of King Tut was first published in 2009.



