The 1895-96 season promises to be an exceptional one for Amelia Peabody, her dashing Egyptologist husband Emerson, and their wild and precocious eight-year-old son Ramses. The much-coveted burial chamber of the Black Pyramid in Dahshoor is theirs for the digging. But there is a great evil in the wind that roils the hot sands sweeping through the bustling streets and marketplace of Cairo. The … brazen moonlight abduction of Ramses—and an expedition subsequently cursed by misfortune and death—have alerted Amelia to the likly presence of her arch nemesis the Master Criminal, notorious looter of the living and the dead. But it is far more than ill-gotten riches that motivates the evil genius this time around. For now the most valuable and elusive prized of all is nearly in his grasp: the meddling lady archaeologist who has sworn to deliver him to justice . . . Amelia Peabody!
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3 stars – I liked it
The 1895-96 season appears to be a promising one for the Emerson family. They are excavating at the Black Pyramid in Dashoor but the Master Criminal won’t give them a peaceful excavation.
While I did enjoy this book overall, I found myself struggling to stay engaged with the mystery. I think that was because there wasn’t …
I don’t know how she does it! Elizabeth Peters’ characters are serious and hilarious at the same time! Don’t miss this series!
I Elizabeth Peters Novels. They are well written and creative.
I have read the entire Amelia Peabody series more times than I can count. So, that’s a review!
I love Ancient Egypt and the Archeology of that period. I devour books written in or about that topic. I’ve even written my own stories!
I love the Amelia Peabody series written by Elizabeth Peters. So far I’ve read 12 and am reading #13.
I invite you to join me!
Love Elizabeth Peter’s books. The Amelia Peabody series are like visiting with old friends. Love the strong female character in a bye gone time who blends family and career as an archeologist in Eygypt in a fun and adventuresome way. have read all the series and wish the author was still alive to write more.
Elizabeth Peters (and Amelia Peabody) always shine!!!
This is probably my favorite book/series of all time. I have both read and listened on Audible to this series too many times to count. Elizabeth zpeyets had a PhD in Egyptology so these books, all set in Egypt, are both entertaining and informative. On Audible, Barbara Rosenblatt is the quintessential narrator, truly bringing the characters to …