A series of murders that occurred in the family Imhotep not come from outside actors. But due to the emergence of a trigger, ie Nofrat. Imhotep's new wife is very beautiful it has raised the evil traits that have long been grown in self-members of the family members of Imhotep. Once Nofrat appeared with all the hubris and rations-wenangannya, evil traits of other family members have emerged and the peak is a series of acts of murder.
Death Comes As the End is the Agatha Christie mystery novel that takes the setting time of the ancient Egyptians, four thousand years ago. Christie took the scene on the cliffs west of the Nile at Thebes. Revolves around a family of Reverend Ka. Mass Ka is an important daily event in kebudayan Ancient Egypt. Ka-priest in charge of maintaining the grave and present offerings on the holiday-specific holidays throughout the year. In return the owner of the tomb gave her wealth.
The novel begins with the story of Renisenb, a young woman who returns to her father's house after eight years of marriage. Her husband died and Renisenb decided to bring the 4-year-old daughter returned to her father's house.
Her father was a priest named Imhotep-Ka. Thanks to his position as Pastor Ka, Imhotep acquire rights over land that he used to till agriculture, livestock and wood. The position of the side as an entrepreneur has made Imhotep, wealthy and often travel for business.
Everything seemed normal until the advent of peace and peaceful Nofrat, a new wife who has long been a widower Imhotep. 19-year-old wife was pretty quickly captured the hearts of Imhotep and encourage parents to show his power over his children. Concubine's success triggered the conflict in the family Imhotep.
Nofrat fishing success is also a daughter to hurt herself as Imhotep Imhotep go, so the anger explodes Imhotep. From afar The reverend he wrote a letter to the expulsion of a number of his children.
After the arrival of eviction from Imhotep, start a tragedy occurs. Nofrat initially found lying with a broken bone near the hill. Then subsequent deaths occurred after Imhotep home. Death puzzling among family members. Later turned into mutual suspicion. Plus there is a maid who said she saw Nofrat still alive.