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Following the end of the Great War, Amelia Peabody’s life of adventure and scholarly pursuit in Egypt seems secure, until her son Ramses encounters a clandestine, veiled goddess and a thief meets a brutal demise. The novel follows Amelia, a renowned archaeologist, as she grapples with her responsibilities as a mother, scholar, and protector of her family’s safety. Amid the intrigue and danger, she must confront a formidable adversary while shielding those she loves from harm.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Elizabeth Peters
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