From the royal court to a country home, Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing opens a window onto an ancient culture, bringing to life one of the most refined protagonists in mystery fiction. Whether dealing with the considerable charms of the Lady Bentanta, protecting the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, or facing the discovery of a corpse in the sanctity of his own home, Lord Meren, The Eyes and Ears of Pharaoh, provides timeless excitement for all readers.Meren, under the pharaoh's orders, is taking some time for himself; unfortunately, his family has decided that rest and recreation mean throwing a Feast of Rejoicing. It couldn't happen at a worse time: Hidden along the Nile are the remains and treasures of Akhenaten and Nefertiti, being moved to protect them from disgruntled priests. Meren and his son, Kysen, are responsible for their safety.That is why the discovery of the body of the sharp-tongued shrew, Anhai, wife of his cousin, in one of his granaries so disturbs him. Now, while obeying the commands of his king and protecting the royal remains, Meren must investigate a murder that strikes close to home, a murder for which it seems one of his relatives or guests is responsible. Read Less