Audiobook Review: The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters

The Deeds of the Disturber
Author: Elizabeth Peters
Narrator: Susan O'Malley
Series: Amelia Peabody (Book 5)
Publication: Blackstone Audio (November 27, 2002)
Length: 12 hours and 4 minutes

Description: An Egyptologist investigates a death at the British Museum in a “charming” Victorian mystery by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Painted Queen (The Denver Post).

Back in London after an archaeological dig, adventurous sleuth Amelia Peabody—“rather like Indiana Jones, Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple all rolled into one”—discovers that a night watchman at the museum has perished in the shadow of a mummy case (The Washington Post Book World).

There are murmurings about an ancient curse, but a skeptical Amelia is determined to find an all-too-human killer. Soon, she’s balancing family demands, including the troubles of her precocious son, Ramses (aka Walter), with not just one unsolved crime, but two .

From a recipient of multiple honors including the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award, this murder mystery set in Victorian-era England is a witty, rollicking, and “deeply satisfying” romp (Entertainment Weekly) in a “jewel of a series” (The New York Times Book Review).

My Thoughts: Amelia and family are staying in England until Emerson finishes writing his long-overdue history of Egypt. She has been conned by her older brother to care for his two children - Percy and Violet - for the summer. They do not get along with Ramses as well and there are a series of accidents concerning him.

Amelia is investigating suspicious occurrences at the British Museum including visits by an Egyptian priest saying that horrible things will happen if a mummy is not returned to her tomb. Among the suspicious events are the deaths of a night watchman and the death of an archaeologist which makes Amelia believe that Emerson's life is in danger.

Investigations also lead to an Egyptian woman who was once an intimate of Emerson which leads Amelia to strong feelings of jealousy which are not helped by the fact that Emerson is keeping secrets from Amelia. 

This was another fun episode in the Amelia Peabody series. I love that the stories are told in Amelia's voice and from her viewpoint which is eccentric. Susan O'Malley did a great job with the narration.

I bought this one. You can buy your copy here.