The Painted Queen

In the gripping final installment of Elizabeth Peters' beloved mystery series, set in Egypt in 1912, Amelia Peabody and her adventurous husband, Radcliffe Emerson, embark on a thrilling quest to recover a stolen bust of Queen Nefertiti. Their journey takes a perilous turn when Amelia narrowly escapes an assassination attempt, prompting the mysterious presence of a savior and the cryptic influence of master criminal Sethos. As they delve into the excavation at Amarna, a series of suspicious deaths and intriguing discoveries unfold, promising an unforgettable season filled with danger, intrigue, and the resolution of long-standing mysteries.