River in the Sky, A

Set in August 1910, the story follows Amelia Peabody and her husband Emerson as they embark on an expedition to Palestine, spurred by Major George Morley’s quest to find the legendary Ark of the Covenant. Amidst the backdrop of the decaying Ottoman Empire, the couple navigates the complexities of a land sacred to three religions, facing challenges and intrigue in their pursuit of archaeological discovery.