Amelia investigates the death of a dealer in illegal antiquities which puts her in the path of the intriguing but deadly Master Criminal.
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"I am going through this series on audiobook. This is the third one. In this one, Ramses is an (unbelievable) genius of a five year old and accompanies Amelia and Emerson on the season's dig in Egypt. I didn't like his character at first because the precociousness just seemed so ridiculous, but he grew on me over the course of the book."
— Donna (4 out of 5 stars)
“The Mummy Case should have you rolling in the Nile with laughter.”
— New York Times Book Review“A complex plot filled with intrigue and nail-biting suspense, one that takes the reader on a ride that steadily builds to a brilliant climax of long-kept secrets revealed.”
— Washington Post Book World“[Elizabeth Peters] scores again with a riotously witty, tense, and cunningly constructed tale.”
— Publishers Weekly“Rosenblat’s power for character interpretation has grown with each book in this amusing series. This is the best one yet.”
— AudioFile" If you are going to read it, don't. If you already did, I'm sorry. "
— Haley, 2/16/2014" This was the best one yet! I love her little boy, Ramses. =) "
— Karisa, 2/9/2014" Amelia, Emerson, and their son Ramses head off to Egypt with the hopes of digging at Dahshur. Instead, they end up at Mazghunah. There they find evangelical missionaries, a bunch of rubble, and a mystery involving the illegal antiquities trade. These are enjoyable mysteries, but the precocious Ramses was a bit annoying. "
— Grace, 2/8/2014" I have to say, I didn't enjoy this Amelia Peabody as much as others. Amelia is long-winded, and I felt like this book could have been edited down by 30 or 40 pages. Also, they mystery being solved in this book ended up being the result of two groups of evil-doers, and at one point a character was referenced that for the life of me I could neither place nor locate in the book. I'm not going to give up on the series or anything, because it really wasn't that bad; just that other works have been better. "
— Virginia, 2/8/2014" I found this book very enjoyable and found myself chuckling at many passages. "
— John, 2/2/2014" Loved Ramses in this book. couldn't figure out whodunnit until I read the solution - but it was an enjoyable book none the less. Looking forward to the next one. "
— Elise, 1/21/2014" The master criminal (MC) one of my favorite character finally shows himself in this book! ALso fabulous reading by the narrator. I just love how she portrays Ramesis. It's so brilliant, she makes me want to smack Ramesis in annoyance LOL. "
— Sho, 1/18/2014" Probably 3.5 stars. Easy and very witty reading, I enjoyed it and would have read it quickly if I had more time. Totaly unpredictable and with nice twist at the end. "
— Hristina, 1/11/2014" This was as well-written and entertaining as the first. I find the relationship between Amelia and Emerson to be endearing, and the character of Ramses quite amusing. Although the mystery plot in this book was slightly convoluted, it was never the less a good read. "
— Catherine, 1/5/2014" Rosenblat's performance of Ramses makes him a tolerable character. "
— Sarah, 1/1/2014" Nice addition of the precocious Ramses but if he doesn't fix his speech impediment by the next book, I'll entomb him myself. "
— Jody, 12/8/2013" 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, 10/10/2013" Very interesting, a trip to Egypt. "
— Jordan, 9/10/2013" Book 3 of the Amelia Peabody mystery series. I started it on January 22nd, 2013, and finished it 3 days later. I have one word to describe this book: AMAZING! I loved the elements of mystery and suspense. I will never get tired of this series. I give it 5 stars. "
— Elena, 3/30/2013" A little slow going at the beginning, but it picked up in the last third! "
— Lisa, 3/19/2013" I find Ramses very funny, haha. Love him. "
— Xerxes, 3/10/2013" I hadn't read this Peabody mystery yet... I LOVED it! I always do... :) "
— Laina, 10/22/2012" How much fun can sand and sun be with death just beyond the dune's rise? With Elizabeth Peters, a riot. I laughed and chuckled and caught my breath. The Peabody Mysteries are just such fun to read. "
— Alena, 7/23/2012" A mystery set in the early days of archeological discovery in Egypt, it follows an unusual family who delight in mummies and ancient secrets. It is funny, interesting, and keeps you guessing. "
— Paigethelibrarian, 6/24/2012" I don't really have time to write the review this glorious romp deserves - suffice it to say it is a slice of pure pleasure, and Peabody, Emerson, Ramses et al as voiced by Barbara Rosenblat are always welcome on my ipod. "
— Anna, 6/15/2012" I love that each of the books I've read so far in this series has been fantastic! "
— stitchnsnitch, 3/6/2012" One of my favorites, Ramses is at his British best and the story just rolls along...perfect! "
— Heidi, 12/22/2011" This is the third book in the series and I loved reading the first one so much that I bought the entire series. I really enjoy the relationship between Amelia and Emerson and who wouldn't want Amelia with her handy umbrella on their side when trouble strikes. "
— Carmelina, 11/2/2011" This is much funnier than the first two mysteries. "
— CatBookMom, 11/1/2011" Delightful, as are all the Amelia Peabody mysteries. "
— Linda, 8/10/2011" ramses, their son, is in Egypt with them, along with the cat from the previous book, Bastet. So far, so good! I liked it, although the twists and turns of the plot get away from me. I like the formulaic descriptions in "Edwardian English." "
— Ellen, 7/29/2011" This was the best one yet! I love her little boy, Ramses. =) "
— Karisa, 5/10/2011" this is the best one so far. Her characters have more depth and the storyline is more riveting. "
— Clifton, 4/17/2011" Another enjoyable archaeological adventure with the indomitable Amelia Peabody, her husband Emerson and their wonderfully precocious son Ramses. And the fascinating cat Bastet. <br/> <br/> "
— Debbie, 4/6/2011" Yet another fun book by Elizabeth Peters.Peabody and Emerson are joined by their son Ramses on their newest adventure. The mystery isn't that difficult, but the writing is just so fun and witty! "
— Annette, 3/27/2011" #3 in the series. I haven't found the 2nd one. Their brilliant, annoying son runs circles around them, as far as solving cases goes. <br/> "
— Incandragon, 3/12/2011" Love this whole series. Rereading and really enjoying the first books in the series. Perfect beach, vacation, airplane book. <br/> <br/>'De cat Bastet' is one of my favorite characters, such a sly feline. "
— Cathy, 3/9/2011" I listen to these books about once a year, just to listen to the voices Barbara Rosenblatt has created for the characters. "
— Anne, 1/22/2011" The beauty of Elizabeth Peters writing is that you don't have to read the whole series. Each book is a complete story unto itself and can be appreciated if you want to read only one or two books in the series. "
— Fran, 1/11/2011" Fun! Started a bit slowly, but great fun anyway! "
— Deenbat, 12/15/2010" The poor Mummy Case. My favorite Character of the novels besides the main was in this book. Madame Beregaria! What a character! "
— Russamun82, 12/15/2010" Cute series. I really like Amelia Peabody's character. This is the 3rd book of this series I have read. "
— Joy, 9/30/2010" Where do I get an Emerson? "
— Louise, 9/25/2010Elizabeth 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.
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.