An Egyptian playboy whose real-life murder by his wife, Marguerite Alibert, is woven into the plot as a central element. 🌍 Themes and Setting
Melgar uses his background as a diplomat formerly stationed in Egypt to provide a rich, atmospheric portrayal of 1920s Cairo and the Valley of the Kings. La Conjura Del Valle De Los Reyes Luis Melgar...
The story begins with the 1922 discovery of by archaeologist Howard Carter and his patron, Lord Carnarvon. Shortly after entering the tomb, Carnarvon dies under mysterious circumstances. While the public blames a "pharaoh’s curse," Carnarvon's daughter, Lady Evelyn Herbert , suspects a more human conspiracy and begins a dangerous investigation to find the truth. 👤 Key Characters An Egyptian playboy whose real-life murder by his
it to Melgar’s other works, like La Peregrina de Atón . " Carnarvon's daughter