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As 1917 begins amidst the ongoing Great War, Amelia Peabody and her family return to Luxor, only to discover a royal tomb has been ransacked. The situation escalates when they find the brutally slain body of a thief at the site. However, a greater danger looms for Ramses, who is called upon by British military intelligence to undertake a perilous mission in Gaza, a fortified seaport besieged by British, Turkish, and German forces. His task is fraught with risk, as capture could lead to death. Meanwhile, Ramses's wife, Nefret, harbors a secret of her own. The narrative transports readers through the vibrant markets of Cairo and the serene, ancient landscapes of the Egyptian desert, where the remnants of a bygone era linger. This latest adventure promises to captivate both longtime fans and newcomers alike, immersing them in a world rich with history and intrigue, crafted by the award-winning Elizabeth Peters.
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The Golden One, Elizabeth Peters
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- The Golden One
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Peters
- Publisher
- London : Robinson
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 385
- ISBN10
- 1841196967
- ISBN13
- 9781841196961
- Series
- First published
- 2002
- Original title
- The golden one
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- As 1917 begins amidst the ongoing Great War, Amelia Peabody and her family return to Luxor, only to discover a royal tomb has been ransacked. The situation escalates when they find the brutally slain body of a thief at the site. However, a greater danger looms for Ramses, who is called upon by British military intelligence to undertake a perilous mission in Gaza, a fortified seaport besieged by British, Turkish, and German forces. His task is fraught with risk, as capture could lead to death. Meanwhile, Ramses's wife, Nefret, harbors a secret of her own. The narrative transports readers through the vibrant markets of Cairo and the serene, ancient landscapes of the Egyptian desert, where the remnants of a bygone era linger. This latest adventure promises to captivate both longtime fans and newcomers alike, immersing them in a world rich with history and intrigue, crafted by the award-winning Elizabeth Peters.