The Ape Who Guards the Balance by Elizabeth Peters is a thrilling Egyptology mystery novel. The story follows Amelia Peabody and her party as they navigate the dangerous world of archaeology in 1907 Egypt. With stolen treasures, fallen women, and elusive Master Criminal Sethos on their tail, the expedition becomes a deadly adventure filled with criminal masterminds and ancient deities. Amelia uses her sharp detective skills to untangle the web of mysteries, all while under the watchful eye of a ruthless killer.

An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense

The Ape Who Guards the Balance

"Another dead body. Every year it is the same. Every year, another dead body..."- Abdullah, p. 151, Lion in the ValleySeries Information:Each book in the series is a stand-alone mystery which can be read without previous knowledge. However, the characters age throughout the series and events in previous books (including spoilers concerning some of …