The Last Camel Died at Noon

by Elizabeth Peters

Part of Amelia Peabody, book 6

First published 2002

Amelia Peabody returns to Egypt with her companions for another archaeological adventure. The Victorian Egyptologist finds herself drawn into a puzzling mystery that unfolds in the desert near the ancient pyramids. Peters places her beloved characters in danger as they navigate the complexities of both ancient secrets and modern threats. Peabody must use her sharp intellect and fearless determination to solve the case before it claims more victims. The investigation takes the team deep into Egyptian history while testing the bonds between Peabody and her loyal entourage. Adventure and detection combine as the mystery deepens around them.

Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, archaeology, 19th-century

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family

Setting: Egypt, Pyramids

Period: Victorian Era

448 pages · Paperback · London : Robinson

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