The hippopotamus pool

About “The hippopotamus pool”

A masked stranger claims to know the location of an Egyptian queen's lost tomb, drawing the attention of Amelia Peabody and her husband, Radcliffe Emerson, both archaeologists. When the guide vanishes before sharing his secret, the couple travels to Thebes with their son, Ramses, and ward, Nefret. They face obstacles as they follow the guide’s trail. Along the way, they encounter murderers, kidnappers, and grave robbers. Amelia is also deciphering a text about the Hippopotamus Pool, which leads her to an art dealer with a dangerous reputation. The group must navigate both ancient mysteries and modern threats.