The fifth book in the Amelia Peabody series. A night watchman is found dead in the Mummy Room of the British Museum, a look of horror frozen on his face. Before Amelia can respond, a pair of dissolute aristocrats with a shady past appear in her life, together with supernatural curses.
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"* 'I can't wait for the next Peabody story... I really do think [Elizabeth Peters'] books are great entertainment.' Angela Ripon * 'A writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key.' Washington Post Book World * 'Think Miss Marple with early feminist gloss crossed with Indiana Jones... accomplished entertainment.' Guardian"
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Elizabeth Peters is a prolific and successful novelist with over fifty novels to her credit. She is internationally renowned for her mystery stories, especially those featuring indomitable heroine Amelia Peabody. She lives in a historic farmhouse in Frederick, Maryland, with six cats and two dogs.
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Another great book in the Amelia Peabody series. Its all set in London so makes a refreshing change from the other books, which are set in Egypt. Its all gas lit streets and fog. Very Sherlock Holmes. Rameses is growing to a frighteningly precocious child who is not afraid to enlist the help of the butler and the rest of the staff, much to the chargin of his mother, in his effort to save his parents from one scrape after another. This book has some parts that made me laugh out loud on the train, always embarrassing, and others that are really gripping. Unexpected twists and intrigues all the way along. Fantastic.
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... this is the one where they stay in London rather than go to Egypt, and investigate nefarious happenings in the British Museum and in deserted old mansions. Ramses first shows off his less-than-polished skills at disguise, and Amelia almost succumbs to the villain! Brilliant escapist read.
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I thoroughly enjoy the Amelia Peabody series. I sit and chortle at the sly humour and gentle parody that permeate the books. This one is slightly different being set in the damp of London rather than the heat of Egypt. I wondered if the formula would translate well. My fears were groundless as it is another ridiculous romp round late Victorian values and well worth a read.
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Great fun
Really enjoyed this a very mild mannered detective with archaeology too. Had a lot of fun reading this, I'm sure anyone would.
Published 3 days ago by Sue Engledow
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Haven't read this yet but will do
Got this book because my daughter needed some references for an OU assignment, I expect it to be good, will read it asap
Published 3 months ago by Miss M Crowther
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The Deeds of the Disturber
Amelia Peabody is one of my favourite people. These novels clearly come from scholarly study and are written by someone immersed in their subject, which brings the characters and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ros davis
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Woman out of her time
I love all the Amelia Peabody mystery's. I think of them as a girls own adventure. Her husband and son are a scream.
Published 4 months ago by Penny Farthing
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Parasols at the ready
Amelia Peabody has returned to London for the winter, only to be caught up in a sensational murder case reported by the victorian equivalent of tabloid journalists. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2007 by Claire King
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Fifth Book in the Series
Elizabeth Peters was born and brought up in Illinois and earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by J. Chippindale
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Fifth Book in the Series
Elizabeth Peters was born and brought up in Illinois and earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by J. Chippindale
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Fifth Book in the Series
Elizabeth Peters was born and brought up in Illinois and earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by J. Chippindale
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Fifth Book in the Series
Elizabeth Peters was born and brought up in Illinois and earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by J. Chippindale
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Disappointing, Too Long, and Tedious
Well, I think my title sums up my feelings on this one. I have read the previous four Amelia Peabody tales in chronological order so I know the main characters, their background... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2004
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