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Amelia, her husband Emerson, their son Ramses, and their ward Nefret return to Egypt for a royal excavation, only to encounter art thieves, jealous colleagues, looters, the press, and evil-doers in this suspensful and exciting story. Reprint. NYT. "

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Through the open windows of the ballroom the soft night breeze of Egypt cooled the flushed faces of the dancers.

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This is book 8 of 19 in Amelia Peabody. (standard series)

Preceded by The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog, and followed by Seeing a Large Cat.

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  1. Elizabeth Peters (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0446518336
Page Count: 400

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