The Jackal's Head

By: Elizabeth Peters

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Synopsis: A woman returns to Egypt to clear her archaeologist father&’s name in this mystery by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Amelia Peabody series. Althea Tomlinson&’s ostensible reason for returning to Egypt is to chaperone a spoiled teenager through this fabulous desert land. The truth is more complex—and dangerous. Ten years ago, something that happened here brought about her archaeologist father&’s ruin and subsequent death. . . . and Althea intends to clear his disgraced name and finally lay a dark past to rest. But there are some mysteries best left buried in the shifting sands, and a devoted daughter&’s search for answers is stirring up forgotten memories almost too painful to endure, which propel her onward among ancient tombs, legendary treasures, miraculous discoveries . . . and ever closer to her own threatened doom. Praise for the novels of Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Elizabeth Peters &“Deeply satisfying.&” —Entertainment Weekly &“Elizabeth Peters is truly great.&” —San Francisco Chronicle &“This author never fails to entertain.&” —Cleveland Plain Dealer