About the book
No villain is safe in 1903 Egypt as feisty archaeologist Amelia Peabody embarks on her ninth adventure.
According to an ancient Egyptian papyrus, dreaming of a large cat means good luck. And that's just what Amelia Peabody could use, as her growing family matures in the new century. What's more, Amelia's dashing husband Emerson has received a mysterious warning not to enter the Valley of the Kings. To Emerson's annoyance, Amelia's meddling distracts her attention as she exposes a fraudulent spiritualist, saves a marriage, and plays matchmaker. But diabolical forces are at work when an unknown tomb reveals a shocking murder -- and the Peabody family dodges bullets from an assassin determined to put an end to their discoveries.
Editions of Seeing a Large Cat
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780446518345
- EBook
- ISBN 9780446571197
Read an Excerpt
No villain is safe in 1903 Egypt as feisty archaeologist Amelia Peabody embarks on her ninth adventure.
According to an ancient Egyptian papyrus, dreaming of a large cat means good luck. And that's just what Amelia Peabody could use, as her growing family matures in the new century. What's more, Amelia's dashing husband Emerson has received a mysterious warning not to enter the Valley of the Kings. To Emerson's annoyance, Amelia's meddling distracts her attention as she exposes a fraudulent spiritualist, saves a marriage, and plays matchmaker. But diabolical forces are at work when an unknown tomb reveals a shocking murder -- and the Peabody family dodges bullets from an assassin determined to put an end to their discoveries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seeing a Large Cat about?
No villain is safe in 1903 Egypt as feisty archaeologist Amelia Peabody embarks on her ninth adventure.
According to an ancient Egyptian papyrus, dreaming of a large cat means good luck. And that's just what Amelia Peabody could use, as her growing family matures in the new century. What's more, Amelia's dashing husband Emerson has received a mysterious warning not to enter the Valley of the Kings. To Emerson's annoyance, Amelia's meddling distracts her attention as she exposes a fraudulent spiritualist, saves a marriage, and plays matchmaker. But diabolical forces are at work when an unknown tomb reveals a shocking murder -- and the Peabody family dodges bullets from an assassin determined to put an end to their discoveries.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Seeing a Large Cat?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Historical crime and mysteries
Where can I read a sample of Seeing a Large Cat?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780446518345
How long is Seeing a Large Cat and how many pages does it have?
Seeing a Large Cat has 386 page(s)
Is Seeing a Large Cat part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Amelia Peabody
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Seeing a Large Cat?
Elizabeth Peters
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Seeing a Large Cat is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780446518345) and ebook(ISBN 9780446571197)
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