Tomb of the Golden Bird

Tomb of the Golden Bird (2006) is the 18th in a series of historical mystery novels, written by Elizabeth Peters and featuring fictional sleuth and archaeologist Amelia Peabody.

Tomb of the Golden Bird
First edition cover
AuthorElizabeth Peters
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesAmelia Peabody mysteries
GenreHistorical mystery
PublisherHarperCollins
Publication date
2006
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Pagesxii, 381 pp
ISBN0-06-059180-3
OCLC62878412
813/.54 22
LC ClassPS3563.E747 T66 2006
Preceded byThe Serpent on the Crown 
Followed byA River in the Sky 

Explanation of the novel's title

The title comes from the nickname given the tomb of Tutankhamon by Egyptian workers, who were fascinated by Howard Carter's pet canary, and certain that the golden bird would bring a lucky season.

Plot summary

Howard Carter returns as a featured character, as the Emersons are privy to his discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamon.

See also

  • List of characters in the Amelia Peabody series


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