The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters

The Curse of the Pharaohs

Amelia Peabody #2

Elizabeth Peters with Susan O'Malley (Narrator)

10 hours, 13 minutes first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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Victorian gentlewoman Amelia Peabody Emerson and her archaeologist husband are busy raising their young son; yet Amelia dreams only of the dust and detritus of ancient civilizations. Happily, circumstances are about to demand their immediate prese...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 90%
funny 58%
lighthearted 55%
relaxing 13%
informative 6%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 42% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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