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Elizabeth Peters
Amelia Peabody
Join Amelia Peabody, a Victorian Egyptologist, as she solves mysteries amidst ancient ruins. This historical mystery series blends archaeological adventure, crime, and romance with a witty tone. Follow Amelia and her family through a series of suspenseful investigations across Egypt.

Crocodile on the sandbank
Amelia Peabody #1
The Curse of the Pharaohs
Amelia Peabody #2
The mummy case
Amelia Peabody #3
Lion in the valley
Amelia Peabody #4
The deeds of the disturber
Amelia Peabody #5
The Last Camel Died at Noon
Amelia Peabody #6
The snake, the crocodile, and the dog
Amelia Peabody #7
The hippopotamus pool
Amelia Peabody #8
Seeing a large cat
Amelia Peabody #9
The ape who guards the balance
Amelia Peabody #10
The falcon at the portal
Amelia Peabody #11
He shall thunder in the sky
Amelia Peabody #12
Lord of the silent
Amelia Peabody #13
The Golden One
Amelia Peabody #14
Children of the storm
Amelia Peabody #15
Guardian of the horizon
Amelia Peabody #16
The serpent on the crown
Amelia Peabody #17
Tomb of the Golden Bird
Amelia Peabody #18
A River in the Sky
Amelia Peabody #19
The Painted Queen
Amelia Peabody #20The books in the Amelia Peabody series are best read in publication order to follow the chronological development of the characters and their family. While each book presents a self-contained mystery, the overarching narrative of Amelia's life and relationships builds throughout the series.
The Amelia Peabody series has not been adapted into a film or television series. The stories remain exclusively in their original book format.
As the series progresses, Amelia and Radcliffe's son, Ramses, grows up and becomes an integral part of the archaeological expeditions and mystery-solving. The family dynamics and the roles of various recurring characters deepen with each installment.
The Amelia Peabody series is known for its historical detail. It incorporates real archaeological practices and historical figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author conducted extensive research to ensure accuracy in the settings and cultural context.