Author: Elizabeth Peters

The Amelia Peabody series of books are a delightful escape from our world, taking you back to the late 1800s to early 1900s. The central character, Amelia Peabody, is a no-nonsense, independent, strong female character with a passionate interest in archaeology and in her husband Emerson. Over the course of the books we are introduced to more and more characters as her family expands, characters who are just as interesting to read about and get attached to as Amelia is herself.

Each book focuses on one archaeological dig and at least one mystery that pops up in the course of the family's time in Egypt. Elizabeth Peters writes in the style of the times which can be wordy for some people, but I really like it. I think she has the voice of her characters down pat, and that helps to take the reader into the stories. These are fun books to read and they provide a glimpse into that time and into the fascinating world of archaeology.

I strongly suggest that these books be read in order - otherwise, you won't ever be able to untangle all the relationships as time goes on.

Crocodile on the Sandbank
The Curse of the Pharoahs
The Mummy Case
Lion in the Valley
The Deeds of the Disturber
The Last Camel Died at Noon
The Snake, the Crocodile & the Dog
The Hippopotamus Pool
Seeing a Large Cat
The Ape Who Guards the Balance
The Falcon at the Portal
He Shall Thunder in the Sky
Lord of the Silent
The Golden One
Children of the Storm