The Egyptologist by Arthur Phillips
The novel is a complex tale of obsession and deception, centered around an ambitious Egyptologist named Ralph Trilipush, who is determined to discover the tomb of an obscure ancient king. Set in the 1920s, the story unfolds through a series of letters, journal entries, and telegrams, revealing Ralph's increasingly desperate and delusional quest. As he becomes entangled in a web of lies and deceit, the narrative also follows a parallel investigation by a detective named Harold Ferrell, who is unraveling a mysterious disappearance linked to Ralph's expedition. The book explores themes of ambition, madness, and the blurred lines between truth and fiction.
- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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