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The hippopotamus pool

The hippopotamus pool

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
320
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

Amelia Peabody and her husband Radcliffe Emerson are lured into a search for a lost Egyptian queen's tomb by a mysterious masked stranger. When their guide vanishes, the family travels to Thebes to face grave robbers and a dangerous art dealer. Along with their son Ramses and ward Nefret, they must navigate ancient legends and modern threats to uncover the truth.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousFunnyAtmospheric
Found FamilyQuestMystery BoxFamily Saga

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Mystery 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
RiccardoAntagonist
Ramses EmersonSupporting
Nefret ForthSupporting
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