The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters

The Deeds of the Disturber

Amelia Peabody #5

Elizabeth Peters

304 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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Back in London after an archaeological dig, adventurous sleuth Amelia Peabody—“rather like Indiana Jones, Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple all rolled into one”—discovers that a night watchman at the museum has perished in the shadow of a mummy case...

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Community Reviews Summary of 972 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 83%
funny 66%
lighthearted 38%
tense 8%
dark 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 21%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.91

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