The serpent on the crown

About “The serpent on the crown”

The Serpent on the Crown is a suspenseful novel by Elizabeth Peters, set in 1922 in Egypt. Amelia Peabody and her family return to the Valley of the Kings after a long ban on their archaeological work. A widow brings a stolen golden statue of an Egyptian king, claiming it is cursed and has already caused her husband's death. She asks the Emersons to return the statue to its original tomb. Intrigued, Amelia and her family investigate the statue's origins, uncovering secrets and dangers along the way. They face treachery, superstition, and the possibility of more deaths. The story is filled with suspense and action, set against the rich backdrop of ancient Egypt.