A spate of murders is either divine justice or earthly evil in this historical mystery that "brings ancient Egypt alive" ( Publishers Weekly , starred review). In the city of Memphis in ancient Egypt, multiple victims have been found with their hearts torn from their chests, and white feathers left in their place. The latest corpse belongs to a Hittite prince who insulted King Tut—in whose service Lord Meren works. Now Meren must put aside his quiet inquiries into the death of Queen Nefertiti to investigate this new string of killings. The circumstances suggest the likely culprit is the god Ammut. But if the murderer is in fact mortal, it'll be up to Meren and his adopted son to end the carnage . . . "Lord Meren's fourth case taxes all his skills as investigator, statesman, warrior, householder, and father, while displaying his author's powers of invention and intrigue at their peak." — Kirkus Reviews "Ms. Robinson brings warm life and much wit to the machinations at court." — The New York Times Book Review