Crocodile on the Sandbank

Amelia Peabody goes treasure hunting. An ironic Victorian detective.

Amelia Peabody, an heiress to a large fortune and a real old maid (thirty years for a Victorian lady is a respectable age), craves adventure and travel—and the more dangerous, the better. Without wasting time on doubts, she sets off on a trip through Egypt. Along the way, Amelia makes a friend, and together they plunge headfirst into a world of danger. Life in an ancient tomb, hunting a reanimated mummy, searching for ancient treasures, and sharp-tongued spats with an annoying archaeologist who openly despises women provide Amelia with immense pleasure.

But the mystery turns out to be very real, and the fun little game turns into a dangerous confrontation with mysterious villains. And still—everything is within reach for brave and unpredictable Amelia Peabody!