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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
These are always fun mysteries. There was a lot going on in this one (the main mystery, the stuff with Amelia's brother, etc.) but it never felt like too much. The characters, as always, were great. Ramses is one of my favorite characters in general, and Gargery was an amusing character too. I had a few issues with Amelia here and there, but the book made me laugh a lot in addition to having a good mystery, so I loved the book overall.
I always enjoy the Amelia Peabody series. This one is no exception. This book finds them back at home in England rather than in Egypt, but is no less interesting for that. We are introduced to some background for Emerson and for Peabody, including her brother and his family. A good, quick summer read.
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
1896 The Emersons have arrived back in London only to be saddled with the children of her brother James Peabody. Will they be companions to their son Ramses. But soon they are embroiled in an investigation into the death of a British Museum nightwatchman.
An entertaining historical mystery with its hint of romance, with Radcliffe the more lovable character.
An entertaining historical mystery with its hint of romance, with Radcliffe the more lovable character.
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!
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
“Fortunately I have brought with me some Nitroglycerin “
Series: Amelia Peabody #5
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
Back in London, Amelia and Emerson discover that the night watchmen at the museum have been killed and rumors of a mummy’s curse is the cause. Between spending time with her son and niece and nephew, she does some sleuthing to try and solve the mystery.
This mystery was different from all the previous ones because it wasn’t in Egypt. This is the first focused solely in London and around the London museums collection. I enjoyed the mystery on this one because it wasn’t easy to figure out and I was surprised by who the bad guy was. I also liked the introduction of Miss Minton, who is trying to survive in the male centered journalistic world.
My issues with this book were, one, the children again. Amelia’s niece and nephew just took away from the mystery and were instantly annoying to me. I didn’t mind Ramses so much since it was clear he was being used as a scapegoat for all the bad things those two did. And two, Amelia and Emerson weren’t working together on the case again. There are even some very emotional, on Amelia’s part, sections about the possibility of infidelity which was upsetting and, in the end, felt unnecessary.
Overall, this was a good book but I want to see these two work together again to solve the mystery. They are a great team and it isn’t being utilized.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it
Back in London, Amelia and Emerson discover that the night watchmen at the museum have been killed and rumors of a mummy’s curse is the cause. Between spending time with her son and niece and nephew, she does some sleuthing to try and solve the mystery.
This mystery was different from all the previous ones because it wasn’t in Egypt. This is the first focused solely in London and around the London museums collection. I enjoyed the mystery on this one because it wasn’t easy to figure out and I was surprised by who the bad guy was. I also liked the introduction of Miss Minton, who is trying to survive in the male centered journalistic world.
My issues with this book were, one, the children again. Amelia’s niece and nephew just took away from the mystery and were instantly annoying to me. I didn’t mind Ramses so much since it was clear he was being used as a scapegoat for all the bad things those two did. And two, Amelia and Emerson weren’t working together on the case again. There are even some very emotional, on Amelia’s part, sections about the possibility of infidelity which was upsetting and, in the end, felt unnecessary.
Overall, this was a good book but I want to see these two work together again to solve the mystery. They are a great team and it isn’t being utilized.
You can also find my reviews at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
The plot was a bit too complicated for my tastes, but I enjoyed the depth and complexity of the story as it rolled along. I liked the change in scenery from Egypt to London, though there is still a very big Egyptological focus in the story, as well as the sudden uncertainty brought into Emerson and Amelia's otherwise doting marriage. As usual Amelia's wry and somewhat unreliable narratorial voice carried the story.
This book frustrated me very much, because I felt like I was supposed to keep noticing how wrong Peabody was about a number of things (that the narrative wanted me to, I mean) and it became very glaring after a while. Most of all I didn't like the subplot where Ramses was subjected to bullying because his parents didn't notice.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes