Elizabeth Peters
About
Elizabeth Peters is a celebrated author best known for her historical mystery novels, particularly the beloved Amelia Peabody series. Born as Barbara Mertz in 1927, she earned a PhD in Egyptology, which deeply influenced her writing. Under the pseudonym Elizabeth Peters, she crafted a repertoire of engaging stories filled with rich historical detail, humor, and lively characters. Her work spanned several decades, earning her numerous accolades, including the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Peters' enduring legacy continues to captivate readers with a perfect blend of mystery, adventure, and historical intrigue. She passed away in 2013.
Books (32)
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The Golden One
4.20•Historical Mystery
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The Last Camel Died at Noon
4.20•Mystery
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The Deeds of the Disturber
4.05•Historical Mystery
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The Seventh Sinner
3.70•Cozy Mystery
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The Jackal's Head
3.81•Romance
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Lion in the Valley
4.14•Mystery
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The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog
4.22•Historical Mystery
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Street of the Five Moons
3.96•Adventure
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Hippopotamus Pool
4.18•Historical Mystery
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The Serpent on the Crown
4.18•Historical Mystery
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He Shall Thunder in the Sky
4.36•Historical Mystery
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The Mummy Case
4.02•Mystery
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Die for Love
3.84•Mystery
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Devil May Care
3.88•Romance
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The Painted Queen
3.67•Mystery
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Guardian of the Horizon
4.17•Historical Mystery
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Falcon at the Portal
4.25•Historical Mystery
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The Ape Who Guards the Balance
4.20•Historical Mystery
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Children of the Storm
4.26•Mystery
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The Murders of Richard III
3.68•Mystery
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Naked Once More
3.93•Mystery
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A River in the Sky
4.00•Adventure
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Lord Of The Silent
4.25•Historical Mystery
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The Night of Four Hundred Rabbits
3.49•Romance
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Summer of the Dragon
3.93•Adventure
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The Camelot Caper
3.70•Romance
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Legend in Green Velvet
3.79•Romance
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The Dead Sea Cipher
3.67•Adventure
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Crocodile on the Sandbank
4.00•Historical Mystery
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Tomb of the Golden Bird
4.17•Historical Mystery
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Seeing a Large Cat
4.23•Mystery
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Curse of the Pharaohs
4.00•Mystery
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