Crocodile on the Sandbank

The first installment in the Amelia Peabody series introduces a spirited, independent Victorian woman who inherits her father's fortune and his passion for Egyptology. Determined to pursue her own interests, Amelia travels to Cairo with her maid, navigating the social constraints of her era with wit and determination. The narrative blends the adventure of archaeological exploration with a cozy mystery plot, as Amelia encounters a murder case involving a mummy and a cast of eccentric characters in Egypt.

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