Amelia Peabody Book 2: The Curse of the Pharaohs

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The Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters is a renowned set of historical mystery novels that have captivated readers for decades. The series follows the adventures of the indomitable Amelia Peabody, a pioneering Victorian-era Egyptologist, and her family as they navigate the treacherous world of archaeological digs and uncover a multitude of mysteries in the land of the Pharaohs.

Crocodile on the Sandbank, the first book in the series, introduces readers to Amelia Peabody, a spinster with a sharp wit and an insatiable curiosity. Amelia inherits a sizeable fortune and decides to embark on a journey to Egypt, where she becomes embroiled in a thrilling adventure involving a beautiful young woman, a missing archaeologist, and a sinister force lurking in the shadows.

In The Curse of the Pharaohs, the second installment, Amelia and her husband, Radcliffe Emerson, return to Egypt to excavate the tomb of a previously unknown pharaoh. However, their work is plagued by a series of suspicious deaths and supernatural occurrences that suggest the presence of an ancient curse.

The Last Camel Died at Noon, the fifth book in the series, finds Amelia and Emerson on a perilous journey through the Nubian desert, where they encounter a lost civilization and uncover a shocking secret from the past.

Seeing a Large Cat, the sixteenth book, sees the Emersons delving into a complex mystery involving a series of murders, ancient artifacts, and the intrigue of espionage.

Customer Reviews:

Crocodile on the Sandbank: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 6,444 reviews The Curse of the Pharaohs: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3,488 reviews The Last Camel Died at Noon: 4.6 out of 5 stars, 1,880 reviews Seeing a Large Cat: 4.7 out of 5 stars, 1,446 reviews

Price: Each book in the Amelia Peabody series is available for $9.99.

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