Elizabeth Peters The Deeds of the Disturber Paperback Book

An Egyptologist investigates a death at the British Museum in a charming Victorian mystery by the New York Timesbestselling author of The Painted Queen (The Denver Post). Back in London after an archaeological dig, adventurous sleuth Amelia Peabodyrather like Indiana Jones, Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple all rolled into onediscovers that a night watchman at the museum has perished in the shadow of a mummy case (The Washington Post Book World). There are murmurings about an ancient curse, but a skeptical Amelia is determined to find an alltoohuman killer. Soon, shes balancing family demands, including the troubles of her precocious son, Ramses (aka Walter), with not just one unsolved crime, but two ... From a recipient of multiple honors including the Mystery Writers of Americas Grand Master Award, this murder mystery set in Victorianera England is a witty, rollicking, and deeply satisfying romp (Entertainment Weekly) in a jewel of a series (The New York Times Book Review). | Elizabeth Peters The Deeds of the Disturber Paperback Book