The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

The Curse of the Pharaohs

Amelia Peabody #2

Elizabeth Peters

307 pages 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 1,246 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 88%
lighthearted 61%
funny 57%
relaxing 11%
informative 9%
tense 7%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 41%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.79

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