Deeds of the Disturber

From the New York Times bestseller, a mystery with "e;a couple evenly matched as hot-blooded lovers and professional partners . . . one of [Peters'] best"e; (Publishers Weekly). Back in London after an archaeological dig, adventurous sleuth Amelia Peabody "e;rather like Indiana Jones, Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple all rolled into one"e; (Washington Post Book World) discovers that a night watchman at the museum has perished in the shadow of a mummy case. There are murmurings about an ancient curse, but a skeptical Amelia is determined to find an all-too-human killer. Soon, she's balancing family demands, her precocious son, Ramses (aka Walter), with not just one unsolved crime, but two . . . From the recipient of multiple honors including the Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award, this murder mystery set in Victorian-era England is a witty, rollicking, and "e;deeply satisfying"e; romp (Entertainment Weekly) in a "e;jewel of a series"e; (The New York Times Book Review). Praise for the Amelia Peabody mysteries:"e;No one is better at juggling torches while dancing on a high wire than Elizabeth Peters."e; Chicago Tribune"e;[An] exceptional series . . . First-rate, densely packed action, fun, and atmosphere."e; Library Journal