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Violence
Barely any
Some action in the archaeological setting; no graphic violence
Language
None
Victorian prose with comic touches; clean language
Sexual Content
None
A very mild romance — Victorian in character
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Very low — the tone is comic adventure
What this book is about
Amelia Peabody — independently wealthy, magnificently opinionated, and armed with a sturdy umbrella — finances her own archaeological expedition to Egypt and soon finds herself investigating what appears to be a walking mummy menacing the dig. Funny, smart, and full of Egyptological detail, this debut launched one of crime fiction's most beloved series heroines.
Notes for sensitive readers
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A delightfully entertaining mystery adventure appropriate for most readers
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