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    The Camelot Caper

    By Elizabeth Peters

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    The Lethal Stuff of Legends

    For Jessica Tregarth, an unexpected invitation to visit her grandfather in England is a wonderful surprise—an opportunity to open doors to a family past that have always been closed to her. But sinister acts greet her arrival. A stranger tries to steal her luggage and later accosts her in Salisbury Cathedral. Mysterious villains pursue her through Cornwall, their motive and intentions unknown. Jessica's only clue is an antique heirloom she possesses, an ancient ring that bears the Tregarth family crest. And her only ally is handsome gothic novelist David Randall—her self-proclaimed protector—who appears from seemingly out of nowhere to help her in her desperate—attempt to solve a five hundred-year-old, puzzle. For something from out of the cloudy mists of Arthurian lore has come back to plague a frightened American abroad. And a remarkable truth about a fabled king and a medieval treasure could ultimately make Jess Tregarth very rich...or very dead.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 13, 2009
    ISBN9780061806650
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    Elizabeth Peters

    Elizabeth Peters earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago’s famed Oriental Institute. During her fifty-year career, she wrote more than seventy novels and three nonfiction books on Egypt. She received numerous writing awards and, in 2012, was given the first Amelia Peabody Award, created in her honor. She died in 2013, leaving a partially completed manuscript of The Painted Queen.

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    • 3/5
      The daughter of a British man who left home 25 years earlier with a strange ring has returned to England at the bequest of her grandfather bringing the ring with her. She is chased by two comical yet deadly men who seem intent on stopping her from reaching her grandfather. She heads toward Cornwall with the aid of mystery writer David Randall. Along the way they makes stops at some famous cathedrals. Nice details on the cathedrals and some fun with the lore of King Arthur.
    • 4/5
      "Caper" was an excellent choice for the title: that's exactly what this is: an adventure with a romantic edge, danger around every corner but handled with a light touch, a tale of an unsuspecting female dropped into the midst of intrigue that would have served Alfred Hitchcock well. The writing is quick and clear, smart and fun and funny; the characters are fun and different, with enough depth to make this very enjoyable; the story is fun and improbable and attention-grabbing, and deals intelligently with the Arthurian elements. As always, the author's deep knowledge of archaeology and its surrounds forms a solid base for a frothy story. The short version: the book is great lightweight fun.
    • 4/5
      This is a quick and fun read. Ms. Peters often writes tongue in cheek and that is part of the charm here. There is romance, but it is hinted at, not spelled out explicitly. Overall an enjoyable escape.
    • 4/5
      This book is a companion to Peters' Vicky Bliss series. Written before the series, the infamous Sir John Smythe (aka John Tregarth) makes his first appearance as the not-so-sinister cousin of Jessica, the heroine of the story. Jess is on her way to meet her grandfather, when John and his crony begin pursuing her for an heirloom ring. Jess is joined by author David, who helps her finally make her way to Cornwall. This novel is screwball mystery at its best.
    • 4/5
      Elizabeth Peters pays tribute to the Gothic novel in this light read. Upon her arrival in England, American tourist Jessica Tregarth is pursued by villains for an unknown reason. Tall, dark, and handsome David Randall comes to her aid and together they flit across the south of England, trying to escape Jessica's pursuers while figuring out the reason for her pursuit. If you've ever seen the sights in England's south, or hope to visit them some day, you might enjoy reading about Jessica's adventures there. This book doesn't demand much from the reader. It would be a good book to curl up with on a "snow day".