Radcliffe Emerson, the irascible husband of fellow archaeologist and Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, has earned the nickname “Father of Curses” — and at Mazghunah he demonstrates why. Denied permission to dig at the pyramids of Dahshoor, he and Amelia are resigned to excavating mounds of rubble in the middle of nowhere. And there is nothing in this barren area worthy of their interest — until an … an antiquities dealer is murdered in his own shop. A second sighting of a sinister stranger from the crime scene, a mysterious scrap of papyrus, and a missing mummy case have all whetted Amelia’s curiosity. But when the Emersons start digging for answers in an ancient tomb, events take a darker and deadlier turn — and there may be no surviving the very modern terrors their efforts reveal.
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I had the hard cover of this book for years; just downloaded it to Kindle. This is early Elizabeth Peters – rich with the Egypt of the late 19th century, unusual characters and interesting twists. Amelia Peabody is an unlikely heroine, and her hero is – well – unexpectedly Byronic. This begins the series that follows Peabody an Emerson through …
Elizabeth Peters is a genius, and so is Amelia. I read all of her books a few years back,but I am looking to re-read every one of them.
The Amelia Peabody series is awesome. One of my all time favorite authors, Elizabeth Peters, wrote some of the best stories. So sorry she is no longer with us.
Love all of Elizabeth Peters books
Great cozy mystery series
I love Amelia Peabody.
One of my very very favorite series by one of my favorite authors.
Enjoyable and interesting period piece. Loved the characters.
The characters inspired me to read one of Barbara Mertz’s (Elizabeth Peters) non-fiction books on Egyptology, in which she brings character to musty, old mummies!
Unique chaeacters, especially Ramses.
The Mummy is the 3rd book in the series and highlights Ms Peters’ ability to show Amelia being respectful of the Egyptian culture and of its citizens. She was sensitive to issues that ,today, are very much in the forefront when discussing books written in the last century. I personally lov e the series and encourage you to try it on audio—it …
4 stars – It was really good
Amelia and Radcliffe Emerson are heading back to Egypt for a season of digging at Mazghunah. They have decided to take their son, Rameses, with them this time. While their excavation site isn’t’ very exciting, things don’t stay quiet for long. They come across a murder, deal with tomb robbers, a lion, and a string of …
WARNING: This family (and book series) is addictive! Action, wry humor, and great mystery plotting abound along with the infamous British stiff upper lip!
Love them all
Each book in the series is wonderful!
I love the entire Amelia Peabody series from Elizabeth Peters!
I love the entire series!
I love her series, have learned a lot about Egyptology.
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!
Hardly great literature, but good fun.