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The serpent on the crown

The serpent on the crown

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
350
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1922, the Emerson family returns to the Valley of the Kings just as a widow arrives with a golden statuette she believes is cursed. After her husband's sudden death, she begs Amelia Peabody to return the stolen relic to its rightful tomb to stop the killing. Amelia and her clan must track the artifact's bloody history through the Egyptian desert while facing an old enemy.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousAtmosphericFunny
Found FamilyMystery BoxFamily Saga

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Mystery Suspense

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
SethosAntagonist
Magda EnanySupporting
All characters in The serpent on the crown