The Curse of Cairo: A 1920s Mystery (Lady Ellen Investigates)

Lady Ellen has a week of sightseeing ahead of her in Cairo with an organised tour party. But when Captain Hamilton proposes a private visit to the Pyramids of Giza, she eagerly escapes the city. At a remote archaeological camp, a long-sealed tomb stands ready to be opened. A professor translates the warning carved above its entrance: A man who takes from this tomb will soon die a painful death. The Egyptian labourers step back, refusing to break the seal. Undeterred, the expedition's wealthy patron, Sir Reginald Kingsley, pushes the door open himself and discovers a treasure trove of jewels and ancient artefacts. That night, whispers of a Pharaoh's curse drift across the desert. By morning, Sir Reginald is dead. Was it the revenge of the ancients…or murder? As fear spreads through the camp and suspicion falls on everyone present, Lady Ellen must solve the mystery before the killer strikes again. A captivating 1920s historical cozy mystery filled with archaeology, ancient secrets, amateur sleuthing and classic whodunit twists.