elizafiedler's review
4.0
Makes me miss the Oriental Institute museum on the UChicago campus! This, for once, was a good choice for quarantine audiobook readings. I especially love the incorrigible and precocious Ramses.
griffinaria's review against another edition
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Mr. Wilson who works at the British Museum, wants access to money and nobles, also told one nobleman he would be able to cure his Syphilis/or something similarsnowden64's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lberestecki's review against another edition
5.0
These are always fun mysteries. There was a lot going on in this one (the main mystery, the stuff with Amelia's brother, etc.) but it never felt like too much. The characters, as always, were great. Ramses is one of my favorite characters in general, and Gargery was an amusing character too. I had a few issues with Amelia here and there, but the book made me laugh a lot in addition to having a good mystery, so I loved the book overall.
cozyegg's review
4.0
I always enjoy the Amelia Peabody series. This one is no exception. This book finds them back at home in England rather than in Egypt, but is no less interesting for that. We are introduced to some background for Emerson and for Peabody, including her brother and his family. A good, quick summer read.
vesper1931's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
1896 The Emersons have arrived back in London only to be saddled with the children of her brother James Peabody. Will they be companions to their son Ramses. But soon they are embroiled in an investigation into the death of a British Museum nightwatchman.
An entertaining historical mystery with its hint of romance, with Radcliffe the more lovable character.
An entertaining historical mystery with its hint of romance, with Radcliffe the more lovable character.
eecamp22's review
5.0
Ahh, I love a good Amelia Peabody mystery!! I really enjoyed the change of scenery of this book. It's fun when the family spends some time in London, it gives the book such a darker, foggier and wetter feel!
abby_bartlett05's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25