Scan barcode
hollie313's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
kimmerp's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED this book!! I think the author was really in her groove when she wrote this one. I have read them all and had forgotten there was one set in London. One of (if not) my favorite series.
lostinabookbrb's review against another edition
3.0
This book in the Amelia Peabody mysteries didn't immerse me in the story as well as the others. It was a bit droll in comparison. I'm actually sad that The Master Criminal didn't make an appearance. Otherwise, Amelia is still excellent and there were quite a few parts I liked.
krisrid's review against another edition
5.0
3 years ago
The mystery in this outing of Peters' series about the intrepid Emerson family was most interesting, challenging and enjoyable. There was plenty of opportunity to attempt to solve the murders, should you be so inclined.
I myself am more engaged in soaking up the continuing affectionate rivalry between Amelia and Emerson, and, to a lesser extent, Amelia and her precocious [really, could he be ANYTHING else, given whom his parents are?!] son Ramses.
Amelia is given reason to be jealous of her dear spouse in the course of this investigation, and the fact that the Emersons are back in England as opposed to Egypt, where we normally find them, gave this book a nice variety of people and events to play off of as foils and adversaries.
The banter between Emerson and "Peabody" is as entertaining as ever, and is, if anything a bit more amusing, given that they are, in this instance, taking place on ground where Emerson is really out of his element and Amelia is the more at ease - that of the rules and etiquette of genteel British society.
This series continues to hold my interest and entertain me and make me laugh!
aeder's review against another edition
5.0
The Deeds of the Disturber does not take place in Egypt, but is still a fun and entertaining read. I remembered a few things from before but it had been a while so, I was surprised with who the culprit was revealed to be! I think this is the book where Ramses is starting to grow on me.
writerlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This London romp picks up right after Lion in the Valley. Back from Egypt, the Emerson find themselves involved in an mummy malediction scandal. Some good parts, some beloved faces return (Kevin O'Connell), some new faces, I love Garety, the temporary butler. Not enough Ramses in this one, but he does save them all in the end. So a little more than 3 stars for the characters not really for the dull who is the mad aristocrat killing people in the name of the mummy.
pussreboots's review against another edition
4.0
Very similar plot in parts to The Peculiar Pink Fan. But both seem to be nodding to A Study in Scarlet.
ruthiella's review against another edition
3.0
The fifth book in the Amelia Peabody series. I listened to this on audio as narrated by Susan O’Malley. She was very good but doesn’t hold a candle to Barbara Rosenblat’s performances. Alas, I am subject to the vagaries of my libraries in terms of which narration is available. This book finds the Emersons in London instead of Egypt. When the sensationalist press promotes the idea that a cursed mummy is causing British Museum employees to die, Amelia, Emerson and Ramses get involved in their accustom manners to solve the mystery. These books are like chocolate cake. They go down easy.
ercm's review against another edition
4.0
Again, the audiobook is fabulous. I loved the tension between Peabody and Emmerson in this one. And, as always, I laughed out loud more times than I can remember...