Blends real figures like Howard Carter into fiction.
Cay Rademacher’s Mord im Tal der Könige (Murder in the Valley of the Kings) is a historical crime novel set against the backdrop of 1920s Egypt. It follows the British archaeologist and inspector, Captain Terry Thorne, as he investigates a murder during the legendary discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. Key Details Historical Mystery / Crime Fiction Setting: Luxor, Egypt, 1922 Protagonist: Captain Terry Thorne Theme: Colonialism, archaeological obsession, and greed Plot Summary The Discovery: Howard Carter finds Tutankhamun’s tomb. The Crime: A body is found near the site.
Explores the ethics of "archaeological looting."