The Golden One

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As 1917 begins, the Great War continues unabated. Amelia Peabody and her family return to Luxor, only to discover a royal tomb has been ransacked by thieves. Their concerns escalate when they find the brutally slain body of a thief at the ancient burial site. The situation intensifies as Ramses faces a deadly mission in Gaza, besieged by British, Turkish, and German forces. He is called upon by British military intelligence for a task that is both personal and perilous, with death looming if he is caught. Meanwhile, Ramses's wife, Nefret, harbors a secret of her own. This latest installment takes readers through the vibrant Cairo markets and the serene, ancient desert landscapes, filled with the echoes of antiquity. Fans of Amelia Peabody will be captivated once again by this thrilling adventure, while new readers will find themselves enchanted by the storytelling prowess of Elizabeth Peters.