Synopses & Reviews
A new year, 1917, is dawning, and the Great War that ravages the world shows no sign of abating. In these perilous times, archaeologist Amelia Peabody and her extended family must confront shocking dangers. But it is son Ramses who faces the most dire threat, answering a call that will carry him to the fabled seaport of Gaza on a mission as personal as it is perilous -- where death will be the certain consequence of exposure. While far away, Ramses's beautiful wife, Nefret, guards a secret of her own ...
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"Nail-biting suspense."
Washington Post
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"Kicks up a desert storm."
People
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"Peters is the grande dame of historical mystery."
Washington Post Book World
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"Funny and engaging."
Entertainment Weekly
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"Peters has few rivals...lacks nothing in the adventure, mystery or romance departments."
Houston Chronicle
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"Hard to put down."
Chicago Tribune
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"As juicy and tasty as a ripe peach."
The Washington Times
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"Thrilling."
New York Times Book Review
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"Peabody fans will be delighted."
Washington Post
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"Unputdownable...the wily charm isnt flagging."
The Guardian (London)
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"Pure delight."
San Francisco Examiner
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"Between Amelia Peabody and Indiana Jones, its Amelia in wit and daring by a landslide."
New York Times Book Review
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"A guilty addiction...the world of Amelia Peabody is seductive...we admit we are hooked."
Victoria Magazine
About the Author
Elizabeth Peters was named Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America in 1998. She earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. In addition to the Vicky Bliss mysteries, Elizabeth Peters is the author of the bestselling Amelia Peabody mysteries.