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The Falcon at the Portal (Amelia Peabody, Book 11)
 

The Falcon at the Portal: An Amelia Peabody Mystery

by Elizabeth Peters

Amelia and family have arrived in Egypt for the 1911 archeological season—after the marriage of young Ramses' best friend David to Amelia's niece Lia. But trouble finds them immediately when David is accused of selling ancient artifacts. While Amelia and company try to clear his name and expose the real culprit, the body of an American is found at the bottom of their excavation shaft. As... (read more)

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Melissa P
  • Rated 4 stars

“This one was frustrating and more like a soap opera than a mystery. In fact, I found the mystery distracting at times. (?!?!?) A necessary chapter in the Emerson Family saga, but I better see some happy ending for a certain couple soon or I will never pick up another one. Alright already!!!! Let's drop the angst and get to back to the mysteries.

Of course--I still love Elizabeth Peters and the Emerson Family. Otherwise I wouldn't be so frustrated. sigh.”

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Kate N
  • Rated 2 stars

“This is the only book in the Amelia Peabody series that I didn't like. It didn't end well at all. Everything was left in a huge mess...like the 2nd movie in a trilogy!”

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  • Rated 4 stars
  

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