The Mummy Case: An Amelia Peabody Mystery by Elizabeth Peters

The Mummy Case: An Amelia Peabody Mystery

Amelia Peabody #3

Elizabeth Peters

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

The irascible husband of Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Peabody demonstrates again why he has been nicknamed "Father of Curses." Denied permission to dig at the pyramids of Dahshoor, Emerson is awarded instead the "pyramids" of Mazghunah: countless...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,113 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 82%
funny 60%
lighthearted 47%
informative 19%
tense 8%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 36% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.83

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