Death Comes As the End - Agatha Christie - książka

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In "Death Comes As the End," Agatha Christie takes readers on a journey to the era of ancient Egypt in 2000 B.

C. The story revolves around the intriguing investigation of a priest's daughter, who delves into the enigmatic demise of a concubine, Nofret. Renisenb, the daughter, grows suspicious of the circumstances surrounding Nofret's death, perceiving it as a web of envy, deceit, and multiple murders. Set against the backdrop of Egyptian beliefs where death imbues life with meaning, Nofret’s tragic fate is initially dismissed by many as deserved—akin to a venomous serpent’s end. However, Renisenb's suspicion mounts within her family home along the Nile, leading her to suspect that malevolent forces hide inside their household, all while she witnesses the family's buried emotions and conflicts erupt into violence.