This is another fun mystery set in Egypt by Elizabeth Peters. This is the second one for me, but third in the Amelia Peabody series. That number is from a list in the front of the book; I doubt it's this late in the series, though, because Ramses, the main character's son, is only six or seven years old. Still, he's precocious, and is able save both Peabody and Emerson at the climax of the mystery.
Like in the first one I read, the heart of the fun is the relationship between Peabody and her husband, Emerson. They are hilarious and competitive. What was new for me was the outright jealousy of Peabody of her young son, Ramses. He's brilliant, tries to help, but she can't stand to let him talk! It's funny because it highlights her arrogance and confidence.
The mystery aspects and characters were too convoluted to follow... That could be because of my declining cognitive abilities, or perhaps they were meant to be cryptic? Not sure...I just decided not to let the details derail me and enjoy the characters. Which I did. This is the perfect kind of a book to read while "on vacation" in St. George...Light and fun.
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