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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Other titles in the Vicky Bliss Mysteries series:The Laughter of Dead Kings: A Vicky Bliss Novel of Suspenseby Elizabeth Peters
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:For the first time in more than a decade, New York Times bestselling Grand Master Elizabeth Peters brings beautiful, brainy Vicky Bliss back into the spotlight for one last investigation. But this time the peerless art historian and sleuth will be detecting in Amelia Peabody territory, searching for solutions to more than one heinous offense in the ever-shifting sands of Egypt's mysterious Valley of the Kings. Who stole one of Egypt's most priceless treasures? That is the question that haunts the authorities after a distinguished British gentleman with an upper-crust accent cons his way past a security guard and escapes into the desert carrying a world-famous, one-of-a-kind historic relic. But the Egyptian authorities and Interpol believe they know the identity of the culprit. The brazen crime bears all the earmarks of the work of one "Sir John Smythe," the suave and dangerously charming international art thief who is, in fact, John Tregarth, the longtime significant other of Vicky Bliss. But John swears he is retired — not to mention innocent — and he vows to clear his name by hunting down the true criminal. Vicky's faith in her man's integrity leaves her no choice but to take a hiatus from her position at a leading Munich museum and set out for the Middle East. Vicky's employer, the eminent Herr Doktor Anton Z. Schmidt, rotund gourmand and insatiable adventurer, decides to join the entourage. But dark days and myriad dangers await them in this land of intriguing antiquity. Each uncovered clue seems to raise even more questions for the intrepid Vicky — the most troubling being, Where is John going during his increasingly frequent and unexplained absences? And the stakes are elevated considerably when a ransom note arrives accompanied by a grisly memento intended to speed up negotiations — because now it appears that murder most foul has been added to the equation. Review:"Fans of bestseller Peters's Vicky Bliss series will welcome her solid sixth suspense novel to feature the plucky art historian, last seen in Night Train to Memphis (1994). In Munich, where Vicky is an assistant curator at the city's National Museum, she and her longtime love, John Tregarth (formerly Sir John Smythe, notorious art thief), are shocked when their friend Feisal, the 'Inspector of Antiquities for all Upper Egypt,' arrives unexpectedly and informs them that King Tut's mummy has been stolen from its tomb in the Valley of the Kings and that John is the prime suspect. Vicky and company, including her inquisitive boss, set off on a whirlwind quest beginning in Europe and ending in the Egyptian desert to clear John's name and recover the famous corpse. In compensation for a slower pace than in earlier books, Peters offers vivid descriptions of Egyptian landmarks, which will resonate with readers of the MWA Grand Master's beloved Amelia Peabody historical series. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:I wanted to love Elizabeth Peters' "The Laughter of Dead Kings" because I know how much even a single quibble in an otherwise laudatory review can sting. I'm afraid, however, this is the kind of book I ordinarily toss aside after the first page. Her publisher claims that Peters is a renowned Egyptologist and "America's premier author of archaeological whodunits." This new novel is... Washington Post Book Review (read the entire Washington Post review) Review:"Armchair travelers and amateur Egyptologists alike will enjoy Peters's expert narration....Although this series' entries can be enjoyed in any order, enthusiasts will find it rewarding to reread the books from the start....Highly recommended." Library Journal Review:"An over-the-top adventure yarn whose potent brew of mystery and romance should make it another hit among the Peters faithful." Kirkus Reviews Synopsis:The author of the bestselling Amelia Peabody novels returns with the long-awaited final installment in her beloved contemporary series featuring art historian Vicky Bliss — back for the first time in more than a decade.
About the AuthorElizabeth Peters was born and brought up in Illinois and earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. Peters was named Grand Master at the inaugural Anthony Awards in 1986 and by the Mystery Writers of America at the Edgar Awards in 1998, and given the Lifetime Achievement Award at Malice Domestic in 2003. She lives in a historic farmhouse in western Maryland. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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