Covert in Cairo: A cozy murder mystery from Kelly Oliver
About Covert in Cairo: A cozy murder mystery from Kelly Oliver
Perfect for Amelia Peabody fans!9-Book Series! Cairo. Christmas 1917. Following a tip-off from notorious spy Fredrick Fredricks, Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane of British Intelligence find themselves in the hustle and bustle of Egypt. But ancient mummies aren't the only bodies buried in the tombs of Cairo. When a young French archeologist is found dead in a tomb in the desert with his head bashed in, and an undercover British agent goes missing, the threat moves closer to home. As they dig deeper, soon Fiona and Kitty uncover a treasure trove of suspects, including competing excavators, jealous husbands, secret lovers, and belligerent spies! Fiona wonders if the notorious Fredrick Fredricks could be behind the murders? Or is the plot even more sinister? One thing is clear - If Fiona and Kitty can't catch the killer, they might end up sharing a sarcophagus with Nefertiti. With humor as dry as the Arabian desert, and pacing as fast as a spitting camel, Fiona and Kitty are back in another sparkling adventure, this time in WW1 Egypt. What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver:"Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!" Dianne Freeman'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!" Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries."A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!" NetGalley Reviewer"Covert in Cairo is simply delightful. Kelly Oliver's immersive prose brings World War I era Egypt to life. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can't help but root for." S. K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series."This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!" Muddy Rose Reviews"I love Fiona Figg!" Margaret Mizushima"Couldn't put it down." — Amazon
Reviewer"A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue." Debra Goldstein"I am hooked on these amazing characters." — Amazon
Reviewer"A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead." — Kirkus
Reviews"Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend." L. A. Chandlar"Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit." NetGalley Reviewer Other Books in the Series:Betrayal at RavenswickHigh Treason at the Grand HotelVillainy in ViennaMystery in ManhattanCovert in CairoMayhem in the MountainsArsenic at AscotMurder in MoscowPoison in Piccadilly
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