The Serpent on the Crown by Elizabeth Peters

The Serpent on the Crown

Amelia Peabody #17

Elizabeth Peters

368 pages first pub 2005 (view editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The Serpent on the Crown is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive historical mysteries with a blend of suspenseful family-driven plots and atmospheric settings, perfect for those drawn to unraveling curses and secrets in richly detailed, adventurous narratives.

Description

A priceless relic has been delivered to the Emerson home overlooking the Nile. But more than history surrounds this golden likeness of a forgotten king, for it is said early death will befall anyone who possesses it..The woman who implores the ren...

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Community Reviews

4.02
based on 666 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 90%

funny: 45%

lighthearted: 40%

emotional: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

26% of readers chose fast
73% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

38% of readers chose Plot
61% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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