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Tomb of the Golden Bird

Tomb of the Golden Bird

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
400
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1922, the Emerson family watches from the sidelines as Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon prepare to uncover King Tutankhamon's tomb. While Radcliffe Emerson fumes over lost digging rights, a dangerous trap and a long-held family secret pull the clan into a mystery that could change their lives. Amelia Peabody must lead her family through a web of villains and historical discovery in the heart of the Valley of the Kings.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousFunnyAtmospheric
RivalsFamily SagaQuestMystery 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
Ramses EmersonSupporting
Howard CarterSupporting
Lord CarnarvonSupporting
All characters in Tomb of the Golden Bird