The Egyptian Antiquities Murder
Book Three in the High Society Lady Detective series
An opulent London townhouse, a mummy curse . . .
. . . and a plucky lady detective. It’s October, 1923, and Olive Belgrave has a new case. Her client, Lady Agnes doesn’t believe in curses, and she hires Olive to prove her Egyptologist uncle wasn’t the victim of a malevolent mummy. Olive investigates and discovers the truth is much worse—it’s murder.
Can Olive debunk the curse and reveal the true culprit before the supposed curse claims another victim?
The Egyptian Antiquities Murder is the third book in the High Society Lady Detective series, a historical mystery series set in 1920s England. If you enjoy lighthearted novels reminiscent of the Golden Age of detective fiction with spirited protagonists, perplexing mysteries, and atmospheric settings, you’ll love the High Society Lady Detective series from USA Today bestseller Sara Rosett. Get your copy today!
Book Three in the High Society Lady Detective series
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What is The Egyptian Antiquities Murder about?
The Egyptian Antiquities Murder is the third 1920s historical cozy mystery in the High Society Lady Detective series. Lady detective Olive Belgrave is hired to disprove a mummy’s curse after an Egyptologist’s death, only to discover the truth is murder.
Is The Egyptian Antiquities Murder clean? What’s the content like?
The Egyptian Antiquities Murder is a cozy mystery, which means it is a clean book. The puzzle takes center stage, with the violence kept off the page and nothing stronger than a witty barb. Suitable for readers from preteens to grandparents.
What books is The Egyptian Antiquities Murder similar to?
Readers who enjoy Elizabeth Peters, Erica Ruth Neubauer, and A.M. Stuart will like The Egyptian Antiquities Murder.
If you like Death on the Nile and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, will you enjoy The Egyptian Antiquities Murder?
Yes. If you love the Egyptology intrigue of Death on the Nile and the spirited 1920s sleuthing of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, The Egyptian Antiquities Murder offers a mummy-curse puzzle, a glamorous Art Deco London setting, and a clever whodunit.
What formats is The Egyptian Antiquities Murder available in, and where can I buy it?
The Egyptian Antiquities Murder is available in ebook, paperback, large print, and audiobook.
What is the next book in the High Society Lady Detective series?
Murder in Black Tie is the next book in the High Society Lady Detective series.
Reviews
“A spunky protagonist and a quirky, fun plot burst to life in the third whodunnit in the High Society Lady Detective series.”
—Woman’s World Magazine
“A charming entry in a Golden Age-style mystery, with believable characters in a post-Great War “Upstairs, Downstairs” setting.”
—Reedsy Discovery
“An insightful view on how the other half live with Olive on the fringe of aristocratic society and Lady Agnes in full swing. A lighthearted mystery with an excellent protagonist.’
—Map Your Mystery
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