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In the Discworld city of Ankh‑Morpork, Teppic is trained as an assassin before being thrust onto the throne of the Kingdom of the Sun. Now he must direct the construction of a monumental pyramid as the first pharaoh.
With a court of eccentric priests, sacred crocodiles, and wandering mummies, Teppic faces administrative chaos, betrayal, and a ruthless handmaiden plot—all while learning the strange responsibilities of kingship in a setting that blends humor, fantasy, and ancient Egyptian themes.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Terry Pratchett
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