The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in 1922 is perhaps the most publicized event in the history of archaeological excavations. Since then, public interest has turned even more toward ancient Egyptian civilization.

This particular discovery brought to light a fascinating story: a young Pharaoh who may have been murdered, a controversial royal authority, wealth, intrigue, and mystery. The chambers of the tomb, filled with heaps of invaluable gold objects, and the sanctuary of the young king, preserved for thousands of years, have become an integral part of a romantic legend.

The two men, Carter and Carnarvon, were treated as heroes. Is this indeed a legendary achievement or a bold hoax? This revealing book by Gerald O'Farrell demonstrates that in reality, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon had discovered Tutankhamun's tomb several years before they officially announced it.

After looting it, even destroying some items to give the impression that the tomb had been robbed in antiquity, they resealed it and invited the media to come to the tomb, thus securing their place in history. Where lies the truth and where the deception? The certainty is that Carter and Carnarvon managed to create one of the greatest myths of all time.