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The Golden One, Elizabeth Peters
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2002
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- Titel
- The Golden One
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Elizabeth Peters
- Verlag
- London : Robinson
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2002
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 385
- ISBN10
- 1841196967
- ISBN13
- 9781841196961
- Reihe
- Kategorien
- Schlagwörter
- Historisches Thema, Krimi, Ägypten
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 2002
- Originaltitel
- The golden one
- Bewertung
- 4,05 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- As 1917 begins amidst the ongoing Great War, Amelia Peabody and her family return to Luxor, only to discover a royal tomb has been ransacked. The situation escalates when they find the brutally slain body of a thief at the site. However, a greater danger looms for Ramses, who is called upon by British military intelligence to undertake a perilous mission in Gaza, a fortified seaport besieged by British, Turkish, and German forces. His task is fraught with risk, as capture could lead to death. Meanwhile, Ramses's wife, Nefret, harbors a secret of her own. The narrative transports readers through the vibrant markets of Cairo and the serene, ancient landscapes of the Egyptian desert, where the remnants of a bygone era linger. This latest adventure promises to captivate both longtime fans and newcomers alike, immersing them in a world rich with history and intrigue, crafted by the award-winning Elizabeth Peters.