The Painted Queen

Amelia Peabody returns to Egypt in 1912, where the discovery of a lifetime—the bust of Nefertiti—sparks a dangerous game of international theft and murder. While her husband Emerson deals with rival excavators, Amelia must track down a master criminal who has personal ties to her past. This final adventure in the long-running series blends historical detail with a classic mystery set against the backdrop of the Nile.