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Description
One of the best-loved of mystery writers weaves another tale of intrigue featuring Amelia Peabody and Radcliffe of Crocodile on the Sandbank. This time the willful and witty duo must catch a murderer at an excavation of an ancient Egyptian tomb. HC: Dodd, Mead.
Summary
When Lady Baskerville's husband Sir Henry dies after discovering whay may be an undisturbed royal tomb in Luxor, she appeals to eminent archaeologist Radcliffe Emerson and his wife Amelia to take over the excavation. Amid rumors of a curse haunting all those involved with the dig, the intrepid... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Amelia Peabody: Main Character
- Radcliffe Emerson: Husband of Amelia
- Lady Baskerville: Add a description of this character.
- Sir Henry Baskerville
- Abdullah: Foreman for the Emersons
Memorable Quotes
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“...During his active career he had featured prominently in sensational newspaper stories. As one reporter had explained to me, "He makes such splendid copy, Mrs. Emerson--always shouting and striking people.”
Amelia Peabody about Emerson -
“I must say that I consider my marriage a sterling example of what that condition can and should be. My feelings for Emerson, and his for me, are too deep to be concealed. I am the most fortunate of women. And he considers himself the most fortunate of men. I am sure he would say so, if he ever discussed such matters.”
Amelia Peabody
First Sentence
THE events I am about to relate began on a December afternoon, when I had invited Lady Harold Carrington and certain of her friends to tea.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 2 in the Amelia Peabody series.
Authors & Contributors
- Elizabeth Peters (Author)
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