New York Times BestsellerFrom New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Peters comes another riveting mystery in her phenomenally popular Amelia Peabody series.The Land of the Pharaohs harbors more secrets than any tomb can hide.In Egypt for the 1911 archaeological season, Amelia Peabody and her family are not anticipating trouble, but it finds them nonetheless. Their young friend David is … anticipating trouble, but it finds them nonetheless. Their young friend David is accused of selling ancient artifacts, and it’s up to the Emersons to expose the real culprit. But the body of an American discovered at the bottom of their excavation shaft and a child of mysterious antecedents are sparking twin crises that threaten to tear the family apart. Amelia brings her estimable powers of deduction to bear, but she might not survive long enough to unravel more than one perplexing puzzle—because suddenly someone is shooting bullets in her direction…and coming too close for comfort!
“Amelia is rather like Indiana Jones, Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple all rolled into one.”—Washington Post Book World
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Elizabeth Peters never fails to deliver an awesome story.
I always love heR books.
Fabulous! As always, Elizabeth Peters entertains at the same time she tugs on your heart’s strings. Wonderful mystery and great addition to this series!
I loved all of the books in the Amelia Peabody series. I found learning a bit about archaeological digs fasinating. And Amelia’s husband is a treasure. Love him. This series adds just the right amount of romance, suspense and unprdictablity to the story to keep you turning the page.
I love the Amelia Peabody series. The characters are well developed and very human. They have their idiosyncrasies and strengths. There is always a new twist.
Loved the idea of the book but I just could not get into it. I didn’t even finish it.
Too cutesy for it’s own good!
Tedious.
It is much like the other 4-5 Elizabeth Peters mysteries I’ve read, though this one has the Emersons and their children about a decade older than the earlier ones I’ve read. The rather arrogant, self assured character of Amelia and her near-worship of her husband are getting old, but the plot line, characters and clearly described, middle eastern …
I did not think it was her best book by a long shot…
Didn’t even make it through the first chapter. Seemed absurd.
One of the best of the Amanda Peabody series.