A review by helenh
The Camel of Destruction by Michael Pearce

4.0

The plot is convoluted and clear at the same time (which isn't easy to do). Certainly a book for fans of the series, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone just getting started -- this is definitely a series that should be read from the beginning! The rationale behind the murder takes some getting to, but it's the characterization that stands out from the rest -- Pearce is a master at capturing all the individuals involved in the story, and in this time frame (early Edwardian Egypt) and this setting (ditto), that takes some doing, but he accomplishes it handily.