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Theft of an idol / Dana Stabenow.

By: Series: The Eye of Isis series. 3 Publication details: Allen & Unwin, 2023.Description: xiv, 333 pages : maps ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781800249820
  • 1800249829
  • 9781800249837
  • 1800249837
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: ebook version: No titleDDC classification:
  • 813.6 23
LOC classification:
  • PS
Summary: "When Cleopatra's most beloved actress disappears, her new Eye of Isis must solve a case that will lead to the darkest corners of Alexandria"--Summary: Cleopatra--seventh of her name, avatar of the goddess Isis, ruler of the Kingdom of Egypt--is surrounded by riches untold. It is a comfortable life. But not all are invited to share in the wealth of Alexandria, Egypt's first city. For the peasants and farmers, their lives lie in the hands of the gods and the harvest. Unless, that is, they can find other, less savory, methods to feed their families. When Herminia, one of Alexandria's most beloved actresses, disappears on the eve of a great performance, Cleopatra sets Tetisheri, her Eye, to investigate. The investigation will uncover a mystery that will lead to the city's darkest corners. -- adapted from jacket.
List(s) this item appears in: March 2024 Crime Fiction
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode Item reserves
New book Melbourne Athenaeum Library Fiction - Crime STA Isis Bk.3 Available 072983
Total reserves: 0

"An Aries Book" -- Title page.

Sequel to: Disappearance of a scribe.

"When Cleopatra's most beloved actress disappears, her new Eye of Isis must solve a case that will lead to the darkest corners of Alexandria"--

Cleopatra--seventh of her name, avatar of the goddess Isis, ruler of the Kingdom of Egypt--is surrounded by riches untold. It is a comfortable life. But not all are invited to share in the wealth of Alexandria, Egypt's first city. For the peasants and farmers, their lives lie in the hands of the gods and the harvest. Unless, that is, they can find other, less savory, methods to feed their families. When Herminia, one of Alexandria's most beloved actresses, disappears on the eve of a great performance, Cleopatra sets Tetisheri, her Eye, to investigate. The investigation will uncover a mystery that will lead to the city's darkest corners. -- adapted from jacket.

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