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The mummy case

The mummy case

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
320
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

Amelia Peabody and her hot-tempered husband Emerson are stuck excavating a dull site in Mazghunah after being barred from the great pyramids. Their boredom vanishes when a local dealer is murdered, leaving behind a trail of cryptic papyrus scraps and a missing mummy case. Amelia must navigate ancient tombs and modern dangers to solve a crime that is far more complex than a simple theft.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousFunnyAtmospheric
Grumpy SunshineMystery Box

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
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