Bored with the constraints of Victorian domesticity, Radcliffe Emerson and his wife, the doughty Amelia Peabody, take over an excavation in Luxor, after the eminent archaeologist Sir Henry Baskerville dies in mysterious circumstances. The English press is proclaiming, 'The curse of the Pharaohs has struck!' In Luxor they find the camp in disarray and Lady Baskerville surrounded by a most eccentric group of guests. Armed only with her trusty parasol, Amelia sets about bringing order from chaos, and the true cause of Sir ...
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Bored with the constraints of Victorian domesticity, Radcliffe Emerson and his wife, the doughty Amelia Peabody, take over an excavation in Luxor, after the eminent archaeologist Sir Henry Baskerville dies in mysterious circumstances. The English press is proclaiming, 'The curse of the Pharaohs has struck!' In Luxor they find the camp in disarray and Lady Baskerville surrounded by a most eccentric group of guests. Armed only with her trusty parasol, Amelia sets about bringing order from chaos, and the true cause of Sir Henry's death...
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Add this copy of The Curse of the Pharaohs to cart. $350.00, like new condition, Sold by StockandTrade rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Armchair Detective Library.
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Like New. Size: 9x6x1; A nice hardcover in a slip case tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Signed 1st lettered Edition KShipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.
Add this copy of The Curse of the Pharaohs to cart. $600.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by The Armchair Detective Library.
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Near Fine. First edition thus. Slight spotting else near fine in a very good slipcase with spotting. Copy letter X of 26 lettered copies and 100 numbered copies Signed by the author and specially bound.
An enjoyable read! Loved the descriptions of Egypt... the deep history, the tombs! A good archaeology expedition is nothing without murder, right? Can't wait to read more of Amelia Peabody!
