Part of Amelia Peabody, book 4
First published 1986
Amelia Peabody knows she's walking into danger, but the Victorian Egyptologist refuses to back down. The master criminal Sethos has been running illegal operations across Egypt, and Peabody is determined to expose his schemes. Every lead could be a carefully laid snare. Every clue might draw her deeper into his web. Sethos has proven himself ruthless and cunning, always staying one step ahead of authorities. But Peabody has her own reputation for tenacity and sharp wits. She pushes forward with her investigation, fully aware that Sethos likely anticipates her every move. The criminal mastermind seems to enjoy the cat and mouse game as much as the profits from his illicit activities. As Peabody digs deeper into his network, the stakes rise. She must outmaneuver a man who has made deception his art form, knowing that one wrong step could cost her everything.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, tenacious-protagonist
Setting: Egypt
Period: Victorian Era
508 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr