In 1922, as her husband Emerson unsuccessfully tries to persuade his rival Howard Carter to turn over digging rights in the Valley of the King to him, Amelia Peabody and her family head for Luxor to search for the long-lost tomb of King Tut, only to become embroiled in a dangerous web of kidnapping, betrayal, and intrigue that may involve Emerson's charming half-brother. Simultaneous.
Review: "Once again Peters delivers an irresistible mix of archaeology, action, humor and a mystery that only the redoubtable Amelia can solve." (starred review)