The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

The Curse of the Pharaohs

Amelia Peabody #2

Elizabeth Peters with Barbara Rosenblat (Narrator)

11 hours, 45 minutes first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Victorian Amelia Peabody continues to journal her Egypt adventures, toddler Ramses left in England. Husband Radcliffe Emerson's old friend Lady Baskerville fears a curse killed her husband Sir Henry, and soon engages the attentions of American Cyr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,526 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 88%
funny 62%
lighthearted 59%
relaxing 13%
tense 8%
informative 6%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 27%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 42% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.78

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