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Title: Murder in the Place of Anubis (Lord Meren Mysteries (Paperback)) by Lynda S. Robinson ISBN: 0-345-38922-0 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (19 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: New series bring Ancient Egypt to life
Comment: Lord Meren, the "Eyes and Ears of Pharoah," must deal with the murder of a royal scribe in a sacred place, where bodies are prepared for their travel to the afterlife. The task seems to Meren to be an easy one, until we learn that there is more to this mystery than simple hatred. Robinson's extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt (she has a Ph.D. in Anthropology) creates an unforgettable picture of a complex and fascinating society. Readers of historical mysteries will appreciate this latest contribution to the genre, and should look forward to the further adventures of Lord Meren, Pharoah and the other inhabitants of Egypt, circa 1330 B.C.
Rating: 4
Summary: Ancient Egypt, Murder & Fascinating Characters
Comment: Robinson weaves a historically detailed, well-paced murder mystery set in and around the ancient city of Thebes. Robinson's investigator is Lord Meren, the 'eyes and ears' of the boy-king, Tutankhamun. Meren is an accessible, deliberate man who, through his observations and actions, reveals the ancient beliefs and ethos of Egypt. Meren's world is peopled with historical and fictional entities that come to life in the pages of these books. This is not the most tightly plotted mystery, but Robinson's development of the characters and environs of the ancient world, makes it an absolutely delicious read.
Rating: 5
Summary: Intrigue in the court of Pharaoh
Comment: Lord Meren is the typical detective hero, steadfast, honest, and with his faults though they seem minimal. The setting in ancient Egypt gives the novel (and the series) a rich historical background that the author puts to very good use. In the first novel you hit the ground running. Much has occurred in Lord Meren's life and you wonder if you have missed a novel or two in the series. You haven't.
Each novel in the series has a specific mystery to be solved, but they will be part of a larger mystery that runs through the series. Robinson does shade in the background of life with a sure hand and does not simply dwell in the pharaoh's court. She takes you along to see a bit of the day-to-day life and then for an occasional trip to the darker recesses of the many temples.
If you want a sense of life in Egypt in the time of Pharaoh, you should find this a rewarding read. If you want a good mystery, she serves it up with the standard fare of red herrings, dead ends, and other stylistic reglia demanded by the genre.
As with most series, try to read them in the order they were written, as each supports the next as the plot progresses.
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Title: Murder at the God's Gate (Lord Meren Mysteries (Paperback)) by Lynda S. Robinson ISBN: 034539531X Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing (Lord Meren Mysteries (Paperback)) by LYNDA S. ROBINSON ISBN: 0345395328 Publisher: Fawcett Pub. Date: 29 January, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Eater of Souls (Easter of Souls) by Lynda S. Robinson ISBN: 0345395336 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1998 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Drinker of Blood (Lord Meren Mysteries (Paperback)) by Lynda S. Robinson ISBN: 0446677515 Publisher: Mysterious Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Slayer of Gods by Lynda S. Robinson ISBN: 0446690384 Publisher: Mysterious Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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