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Lion in the valley

Lion in the valley

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
310
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

Amelia Peabody returns to Egypt for the 1895 digging season, eager to explore the burial chamber of the Black Pyramid. Her plans are interrupted by the return of her nemesis, a master criminal who has shifted his focus from ancient treasures to kidnapping Amelia herself. Alongside her husband Emerson and their precocious son Ramses, she must navigate the dangerous streets of Cairo to outsmart a brilliant villain.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousFunnyAtmospheric
RivalsFamily SagaSecret IdentityQuest

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Mystery Suspense Amateur Sleuth

About the author

E
Elizabeth Peters

Elizabeth Peters was a trained Egyptologist who wrote historical mysteries, most notably the Amelia Peabody series. Her books, such as The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog, are known for their archaeological detail and sharp humor.

Characters

Amelia PeabodyProtagonist
Radcliffe EmersonProtagonist
Ramses EmersonProtagonist
The Master CriminalAntagonist
All characters in Lion in the valley