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A review by emmalg
The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters
4.0
Amelia Peabody and Emerson solve another interesting case, this time in London. As usual there seem to be peculiar leaps made in reasoning but it means the twists are usually preserved until the end.
I particularly enjoyed the development of Ramses' character and his relationship with his mother in this book. I've adored his peculiar verbosity since he was first introduced but this time his peculiarities and precocity are offset by a growing maturity.
I was quite surprised by what I considered to be a change in Emerson's attitude to the investigation, usually I have felt he is a very reluctant participant but he seems more than willing to get involved.
Ramses' cousin, Violet, was one of the most ridiculous yet amusing characters I've come across. Her dialogue is very limited but her cries of "Dead, dead" and"Nasty" add a funny element to many scenes.
I particularly enjoyed the development of Ramses' character and his relationship with his mother in this book. I've adored his peculiar verbosity since he was first introduced but this time his peculiarities and precocity are offset by a growing maturity.
I was quite surprised by what I considered to be a change in Emerson's attitude to the investigation, usually I have felt he is a very reluctant participant but he seems more than willing to get involved.
Ramses' cousin, Violet, was one of the most ridiculous yet amusing characters I've come across. Her dialogue is very limited but her cries of "Dead, dead" and"Nasty" add a funny element to many scenes.