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Title: The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters ISBN: 0-380-73195-9 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.23 (13 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Good, But Not As Good As The Other Books
Comment: The Deeds of the Disturber finds the Peabody Emersons returning home to England so that Emerson can finish his book, but it's not long before they are embroiled in yet another mystery. The mystery here is interesting enough, but Amelia and Emerson belong in the hot sands of Egypt, not foggy, damp London. The book shines a light on the character of O'Connell, a wily, Irish (if not a bit stereotypical) newspaperman and introduces us to the newspaperwoman Miss Minton. Both are great characters that drive the plot. There is also the introduction of a woman from Emerson's past, which creates an interesting subplot of jealousy for Amelia. Also introduced in this book are Amelia's nephew and niece: Percy and "dear" Violet. Both are necessary, but extremely obnoxious, characters that bedevil Ramses and reduce him in the eyes of his parents. This whole storyline is the main reason I've lowered my rating to 4 stars. Amelia's treatment of her only son borders on abuse and it just spoils an otherwise good book. Don't let that stop you from reading The Deeds of the Disturber, though. The mystery is good, and different, and you'll find yourself well invested in the plot and characters - even the annoying characters.
Rating: 4
Summary: A suspensful change of setting
Comment: This book was indeed a nice change of setting. I'm working my way through the series in order, and after Lion in the Valley (which I enjoyed) I was nevertheless a little tired of sand, Egypt, superstitious villagers, and all that. But Deeds of the Disturber's setting (London) and new characters (including Peabody's--um--"delightful" niece and nephew) really perked up this entry. Also, I found this a significantly darker book than its predecessors--it's never really gloom and doom (this is an Amelia Peabody mystery, after all!) but there's a sense of tragedy around several of the characters that seems more real and more sad than in the previous books. Too, Ramses continues to be the most disastrously endearing child in fiction. I also was pleased to see that, after the events at the end of Lion of the Valley, the tables are turned a bit in this novel.
Speaking of Lion of the Valley--in that novel I found Peabody to be insufferably, arrogantly smug. The author, I think, got rather carried away in that one (Peabody is smug, Emerson is angry, Ramses is long-winded, end of story). In Deeds of the Disturber, the characterization is much better: Peabody, especially, is back to her highly intelligent but essentially admirable self.
My only real complaint about this book is that "de cat Bastet" is present so briefly!
Rating: 5
Summary: Elizabeth Peters is wonderful!
Comment: It has been a while since I read this book, but I read almost everything that Elizabeth Peters writes. Her books are part romance novel (not generally on my reading list) and partly mystery, with a gentle humor throughout. For me, these books are great escapist reading. My favorites are her Amelia Peabody mysteries. They are just plain fun, set in an exotic location. My only complaint is that I can read her books faster than she can write them--but I'm willing to wait for her next offering!
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Title: The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters ISBN: 0446363383 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters ISBN: 0446601934 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters ISBN: 0445406488 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1988 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Snake, the Crocodile & the Dog, The by Elizabeth Peters ISBN: 0446364789 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1994 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: The Hippopotamus Pool by Elizabeth Peters ISBN: 0446603988 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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