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Its bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasnt a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. After all, hes been trained at Ankh-Morporks famed assassins school, across the sea from the Kingdom of the Sun. First, theres the monumental task of building a suitable resting place for Dad a pyramid to end all pyramids. Then there are the myriad administrative d Its bad enough being new on the job, but Teppic hasnt a clue as to what a pharaoh is supposed to do. After all, hes been trained at Ankh-Morporks famed assassins school, across the sea from the Kingdom of the Sun. First, theres the monumental task of building a suitable resting place for Dad a pyramid to end all pyramids. Then there are the myriad administrative duties, such as dealing with mad priests, sacred crocodiles, and marching mummies. And to top it all off, the adolescent pharaoh discovers deceit, betrayal - not to mention a headstrong handmaiden - at the heart of his realm.