Elizabeth Peters

Elizabeth Peters

Books

32

Avg Rating

4.0

Years Active

1968-2013

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.

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Seeing a Large Cat

Amelia Peabody #9

Seeing a Large Cat

4.23•Mystery
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The Serpent on the Crown

Amelia Peabody #17

The Serpent on the Crown

4.18•Historical Mystery
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He Shall Thunder in the Sky

Amelia Peabody #12

He Shall Thunder in the Sky

4.36•Historical Mystery
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The Night of Four Hundred Rabbits

The Night of Four Hundred Rabbits

3.49•Romance
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The Camelot Caper

Vicky Bliss #0.5

The Camelot Caper

3.70•Romance
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Summer of the Dragon

Summer of the Dragon

3.93•Adventure
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The Mummy Case

Amelia Peabody #3

The Mummy Case

4.02•Mystery
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The Seventh Sinner

Jacqueline Kirby #1

The Seventh Sinner

3.70•Cozy Mystery
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Lord Of The Silent

Amelia Peabody #13

Lord Of The Silent

4.25•Historical Mystery
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Children of the Storm

Amelia Peabody #15

Children of the Storm

4.26•Mystery
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The Painted Queen

Amelia Peabody #20

The Painted Queen

3.67•Mystery
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Crocodile on the Sandbank

Amelia Peabody #1

Crocodile on the Sandbank

4.00•Historical Mystery
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Naked Once More

Jacqueline Kirby #4

Naked Once More

3.93•Mystery
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A River in the Sky

Amelia Peabody #19

A River in the Sky

4.00•Adventure
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Falcon at the Portal

Amelia Peabody #11

Falcon at the Portal

4.25•Historical Mystery
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The Ape Who Guards the Balance

Amelia Peabody #10

The Ape Who Guards the Balance

4.20•Historical Mystery
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The Jackal's Head

The Jackal's Head

3.81•Romance
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Guardian of the Horizon

Amelia Peabody #16

Guardian of the Horizon

4.17•Historical Mystery
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Lion in the Valley

Amelia Peabody #4

Lion in the Valley

4.14•Mystery
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Curse of the Pharaohs

Amelia Peabody #2

Curse of the Pharaohs

4.00•Mystery
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Die for Love

Jacqueline Kirby #3

Die for Love

3.84•Mystery
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Legend in Green Velvet

Legend in Green Velvet

3.79•Romance
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Tomb of the Golden Bird

Amelia Peabody #18

Tomb of the Golden Bird

4.17•Historical Mystery
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The Last Camel Died at Noon

Amelia Peabody #6

The Last Camel Died at Noon

4.20•Mystery
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Hippopotamus Pool

Amelia Peabody #8

Hippopotamus Pool

4.18•Historical Mystery
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The Golden One

Amelia Peabody #14

The Golden One

4.20•Historical Mystery
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The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog

Amelia Peabody #7

The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog

4.22•Historical Mystery
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The Murders of Richard III

Jacqueline Kirby #2

The Murders of Richard III

3.68•Mystery
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The Deeds of the Disturber

Amelia Peabody #5

The Deeds of the Disturber

4.05•Historical Mystery
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Street of the Five Moons

Vicky Bliss #2

Street of the Five Moons

3.96•Adventure
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Devil May Care

Devil May Care

3.88•Romance
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The Dead Sea Cipher

The Dead Sea Cipher

3.67•Adventure
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