In preparation for a visit to the AGO's King Tut exhibit on Tuesday, a visit to the library today yielded a number of interesting titles, this non-fiction thriller in particular.
Why are people fascinated with King Tut? Probably for the same reason as they are obsessed with the sinking of the Titanic, the location of the Lost City of Atlantis, the assassination of John F. Kennedy and any number of unsolved tragedies that remain a mystery to this day. The speculation, the theories and the aura of mystery surrounding these events make them intriguing and captivating for all.
Set in the present of Howard Carter who discovered the tomb and the historical, Egyptian past (BCE), the book alternates between these settings to explore the clues that reveal the fate of this young Egyptian pharaoh. The authors use historic evidence such as x-rays, forensic clues, Carter's files and stories passed down through the ages to piece together their version of King Tut's 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."
In the end, the true story lies with King Tut and the citizens of his time and thus the mystery will continue to tempt people for years to come.
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