Death Comes as the End
Interesting Facts
- The novel is set in Ancient Egypt, making it unique among Agatha Christie's other works.
- It is the only Agatha Christie novel that is not a detective story in the traditional sense, but rather a historical thriller.
- Christie drew inspiration for the book from the letters of Egyptologist Sir Leonard Woolley, who was a friend of her husband.
- The main character of the novel, Renisenb, is one of the few female characters in Christie's works who is not a detective or sleuth.
- The book explores themes of family conflicts and intrigues, making it more psychologically rich compared to the author's other works.
Date of publication: 28 September 2024
Updated: 13 November 2026
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Genre: Detective
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