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Can fear kill?
When the body of a night watchman is found sprawled in the shadow of a rare nineteenth-Dynasty mummy case, a look of terror frozen on his face, panic ensues. No one doubts that the guard's untimely demise is the work of an ancient Egyptian curse. No one, that is, except that tart-tongued Victorian Egyptologist, Amelia Peabody, whose remarkable talent for criminal investigation has frustrated villains from London to Cairo.
Fresh from their daring exploits in exotic Egypt, Amelia, her sexy archaeologist husband Emerson, and their catastrophically precocious son Ramses, have returned to their native England just in time to get wrapped up in the intrigue. It's a mystery worthy of Amelia's superior sleuthing, but can she elude the vile clutches of the real perpetrator long enough to uncover his identity?
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"The characters in Elizabeth Peters books are just wonderful. Each character has a tenacious and colorful personality which adds true vigor & vitality to each & every story by this author. LOVE THEM. If you like Indiana Jones, you will LOVE these books."
— Carrie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“There are several intriguing new characters in this mystery…But the spotlight shines brightest on Peabody and Emerson, a couple evenly matched as hot-blooded lovers and professional partners. This is one of grandmaster Peters/Michaels best.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“First-rate, densely packed action, fun, and atmosphere.”
— Library Journal -
“Amelia has really pitched a tent in our hearts.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer -
“A positive treat…I love all the Amelia Peabody books, and The Deeds of the Disturber is even more hysterically funny than her last.”
— Marion Zimmer Bradley, author of The Mists of Avalon
The Deeds of the Disturber Listener Reviews
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Alison Oldfield, 3/24/2017
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" i know its part of a series, but i honestly have no idea if you have to read another book to get it but still a good rad "
— Sean, 2/4/2014 -
" Amelia and Emerson prepare for a quiet summer in England, babysitting Amelia's young niece and nephew. But, even there, they cannot escape malignant mummies, sem priests and hieroglyphics. "
— Debra, 2/3/2014 -
" This series so far continues to such fun to read that I wonder why I wait so long between books. "
— Elizabeth, 1/31/2014 -
" Ahh, I love a good Amelia Peabody mystery!! I really enjoyed the change of scenery of this book. It's fun when the family spends some time in London, it gives the book such a darker, foggier and wetter feel! "
— Erin, 1/24/2014 -
" I think I'm getting a little sick of Amelia Peabody. This series is fun and enjoyable, but so formulaic that I realize now, it's not the kind of series that you can devour one after the other without reading other things. I'll be taking a break! This book was probably as good as the others in the series, but I just could not be a fair judge! I was a bit bored by it at times, although Ramses is always fun! "
— Kristensilvermoore, 1/11/2014 -
" The 4th in the series, this is the first set in England. A nice tale and enjoyable read. "
— Cynthiaj, 1/5/2014 -
" Amelia does it again, this time in London of all places! A slightly different twist on the tales of the Peabody-Emmerson detecting duo. "
— Jim, 12/22/2013 -
" This has been my favorite book so far from the series! "
— Brenbren13, 11/29/2013 -
" Wonderfully hilarious romp through Ancient Egypt and early 1900s Egypt as are all her Amelia Peabody books. "
— Mary, 11/27/2013 -
" I love this series, can you tell? Deeds of the Disturber was another good installment. I really enjoy the relationship between the main character and her husband, too funny and romantic. "
— Denise, 10/31/2013 -
" Love the strong character of Amelia Peabody and all of her books. They are to read and re-read. "
— Nina, 10/24/2013 -
" Worth it, if only for street urchin Ramses. "
— Katie, 10/12/2013 -
" THEY DON'T EVEN GO TO FREAKIN' EGYPT!!! "
— Emilie[-MLE-], 7/15/2013 -
" This was actually hilarious and completely enjoyable. A good beach read or read on your bed with the first open windows of spring read, which is what I did. "
— Christy, 7/5/2013 -
" I just read this one. It took awhile to get into this one but once I did it was fantastic. If you are looking for bad words, this is not the author for you. She doesn't need them. "
— Stacia, 3/22/2013 -
" The more of these that I read, the more that I like them. The entire family's superior attitude was a little offputting at first, but it cracks me up now. It is a little like if Sheldon from "Big Bang Theory" solved crimes. "
— Michelle, 11/20/2012 -
" I'm happy to see that murder and intrigue can take place when the Peabody-Emersons are in residence on British soil. A solidly-told tale as is to be expected from Peters. And this time you can actually like Ramses-- a novelty to be sure. "
— Ruth, 11/9/2012 -
" Read this one, but I prefer listening to them. "
— Ellen, 10/21/2012 -
" Very similar plot in parts to The Peculiar Pink Fan. But both seem to be nodding to A Study in Scarlet. "
— Sarah, 4/12/2012 -
" Yet another great Amelia Peabody book. Every book is great fun. "
— Terri, 2/1/2012 -
" Another Amelia Peabody mystery. I can't remember if this was the the 4th or 5th book in the series. I liked this one better then the last one. It was set in London as opposed to Egypt and I could follow the events a lot better. "
— Charlotte, 10/27/2011 -
" A great book - a little different from the others - based in England. "
— Bethany, 10/17/2011 -
" Book 5 of the Amelia Peabody mystery. I'll have to go back and read them in order at some point... "
— Jessica, 4/23/2011 -
" I love Amelia Peabody books and I think this was my favorite so far! The narrator is so good and really captures Amelia so well that I hope I can continue to listen to all the books in this series! "
— Amy, 3/8/2011 -
" My favorite of the series. Takes place in England but still covers much Egyptian history. "
— Sherry, 2/19/2011 -
" Why are Aristocrats always so ridiculously dense? I am in accord with Emerson and Peabody. Good Gad! "
— Russamun82, 12/15/2010 -
" The most enjoyable in the series so far, besides in the first one. "
— Sara, 11/23/2010 -
" Unbelieveable, a bit over the top, but that's exactly what you need for that overnight flight to Europe. Entertainment, pure and simple. "
— Andrea, 10/13/2010 -
" It was nice to have a change of location for this one--London was a great change of pace. I must admit that the ending of this one surprised me. I was expecting one of the <br/>"Lords" to be the culprit. This was a fun book. "
— Janice, 10/12/2010 -
" I just love Amelia Peabody mysteries. "
— Sarah, 9/10/2010 -
" A fun diversion when your head is muddled with academic stuff.... "
— Chris, 8/27/2010 -
" Ahh, I love a good Amelia Peabody mystery!! I really enjoyed the change of scenery of this book. It's fun when the family spends some time in London, it gives the book such a darker, foggier and wetter feel! "
— Erin, 8/16/2010
About Elizabeth Peters
Elizabeth Peters (1927–2013) was a pen name of Barbara Mertz, who earned her PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago’s famed Oriental Institute. Over the course of her fifty-year career she wrote more than seventy mystery and suspense novels and three nonfiction books on Egypt, of which many were New York Times bestsellers. She was the recipient of numerous writing awards, including grandmaster and lifetime achievement awards from the Mystery Writers of America, Malice Domestic, and Bouchercon. In 2012 she was given the first Amelia Peabody Award, created in her honor and named after her major fictional character, at the Malice Domestic convention. She also wrote books under the names Barbara Mertz and Barbara Michaels.
About Susan O’Malley
Susan O’Malley (a.k.a. Bernadette Dunne) is the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and has twice been nominated for the prestigious Audie Award. She studied at the Royal National Theatre in London and the Studio Theater in Washington, DC, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center and off Broadway. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.