A River in the Sky: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense

“A River in the Sky” is a historical mystery novel by Elizabeth Peters, published in 2010. It is the nineteenth book in the Amelia Peabody series.

The novel is set in 1910 and follows the adventures of Amelia Peabody and her family in Egypt. They become involved in a dangerous mission to uncover the truth about the disappearance of an English adventurer, who was on a quest to discover the location of the lost tomb of the biblical prophet, Jeremiah.

Amelia and her family travel to Palestine to follow the adventurer’s trail, but they soon find themselves embroiled in a web of treachery and deceit. They must navigate dangerous terrain and outsmart their enemies to uncover the truth about what happened to the adventurer and the location of the lost tomb.

The novel is filled with Peters’ signature wit and humor, as well as vivid descriptions of the historical setting. Fans of the Amelia Peabody series will enjoy following the characters on their latest adventure, and newcomers to the series will be drawn in by the exciting plot and engaging characters.

Overall, “A River in the Sky” is a well-written and entertaining mystery novel that is sure to delight fans of the genre.