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Have you avoided listening to our two episodes on Death Comes as the End? We have a wonderful guest Egyptologist to discuss this first historical mystery in detail - but maybe you'd just like to read the book first and not have anything spoiled.

Never fear! This episode is for you. Our Stay Mysterious episodes are tasting menus for the classic books, where we discuss reasons for reading, without any of the spoilage. If you're on the fence (or just can't get enough Agatha Christie content), check it out-

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Tea, Tonic & Toxin is a history of mystery book club and podcast. We’re discussing the best mysteries ever written and interviewing the world’s best mystery and thriller writers.

In Death Comes as the End by Agatha Christie (1944), the Queen of Mystery transports us to ancient Egypt. In 2000 BC, death gives meaning to life. At the foot of a cliff lies the body of Nofret, concubine to a ka-priest. Many see it as fate—the beautiful, venomous young woman deserved to die.

But the priest’s daughter suspects foul play and believes the evil-doer lurks within their household—and watches helplessly as the family’s passions explode in murder.

The novel reflects Christie’s fascination with the ancient world, inspired by her time in the Middle East with her archaeologist husband, Sir Max Mallowan. It’s the first full-length novel to merge historical fiction with the mystery genre, paving the way for the historical whodunit. Egyptologist Dr. Nicky Nielsen joins us in the two part extended discussion.

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