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The Golden One: Summary and book reviews of The Golden One by Elizabeth Peters, plus links to an excerpt from The Golden One and a biography of Elizabeth Peters.

The Golden One

The Golden One
by Elizabeth Peters
Hardcover: Apr 2002,
448 pages.
Paperback: Apr 2003,
512 pages.

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A new year, 1917, is dawning, and the Great War that ravages the world shows no sign of abating. Answering the siren call of Egypt once more, Amelia Peabody and her family arrive at their home in Luxor to learn of a new royal tomb ransacked by thieves. Soon an even more disturbing outrage concerns the intrepid clan of archaeologists: the freshly and savagely slain corpse of a thief defiling the ancient burial site.

Yet this is nothing compared with the lethal fate that threatens Ramses. Besieged by the British and defended by formidable Turkish and German forces, the fortified seaport of Gaza guards the gateway to the Holy Land. Answering a call he cannot refuse from British military intelligence, Ramses must journey to this ancient, fabled city to undertake a mission as personal as it is perilous. Death will surely be his lot if he is caught or exposed. Meanwhile, Ramses's wife, Nefret, guards a secret of her own....

Once again Peters carries us to a breathtaking realm of ancient wonders and crumbling splendor -- from the hectic bustle of the Cairo markets to remote, sand-swept corners of the Egyptian desert where the gods of antiquity sleep. Returning visitors to the world of Amelia Peabody will be enthralled by the latest mesmerizing adventure from the award-winning grandmaster, and newcomers will succumb to her wiles as they are caught up in the tantalizing spell of the remarkable Elizabeth Peters and The Golden One.

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  The Washington Times
As juicy and tasty as a ripe peach

  Houston Chronicle
Peters has few rivals...the latest lacks nothing in the adventure, mystery or romance departments.

  Washington Post Book World
Peters is the grande dame of historical mystery.

  Entertainment Weekly
Funny and engaging

  New York Times Book Review
Between Ameilia Peabody and Indiana Jones, it's Amelia---in wit and daring---by a landslide.

  Publishers Weekly
... her long-winded explanations and preposterous plots frustrate many. Those who enjoy romance and find the hubbub of the Emersons and their devoted entourage entertaining will forgive the faults.

  Booklist - Stephanie Zvirin
Series fans will relish the underlying humor, which is particularly good here, and recognize the characters as old friends who continue to improve and delight with age.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Sarah VonLichtenstein
Elizabeth Peters has done it again! It doesn't get any better than this! With the return of many previous characters and with the addition of some new ones, this is one of Peters best novels yet. Amelia Peabody, her husband, Emerson, her son...   Read More

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