The Egyptian Coffin (A Lord Ambrose historical mystery) [Hardcover]

Jane Jakeman (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Lord Ambrose historical mystery | Publication Date: November 13, 1997

Following LET THERE BE BLOOD, a second historical whodunnit featuring Lord Ambrose Malfine whose neighbour, Lilian Westmoreland, has travelled to Egypt in the hope that the warm weather will assist her as she recovers from an accident. In Cairo, Malfine uncovers treacherous conduct of the very worst kind.

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Set in 1830, Jakeman's engrossing second Lord Ambrose Malfine historical (after 2004's Let There Be Blood) evokes the classic 19th-century suspense novels of the likes of Wilkie Collins and Sheridan Le Fanu. When Malfine investigates a riding accident suffered by a young heiress with a West Country estate near his own, he discovers that Miss Lilian Westmorland of Westmorland Park is at the mercy of her taciturn uncle and guardian, Micah Overbury, and his pockmarked "man of affairs," Casterman. After Lilian catches a fever, Overbury dispatches her to Cairo in the charge of a servant and Casterman to complete her recovery. The discovery of the body of a strangled girl with links to Westmorland Park spurs the suspicious Malfine to set out on a journey that will take him from the wilds of Dartmoor to the alleyways of Cairo and the pyramids. Realistic and admirable characters support a tightly woven plot that's enriched by details of life in both rural Britain and Egypt.
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About the Author

Jane Jakeman is a well-known journalist and art historian and has worked for Oxford University Press. She is also the author of two 19th-century novels starring Lord Ambrose, The Egyptian Coffin and Let There Be Blood

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 279 pages
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (November 13, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0747218935
• ISBN-13: 978-0747218937
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,788,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific late Regency thriller, September 6, 2005

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This review is from: The Egyptian Coffin (A Lord Ambrose Historical Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1830 seventeen years old heiress Lady Lilian Westmorland enjoyed her country life in West Coventry, England in spite of her late father's scandal though currently she mourns the death of her mother. Lili especially loves to ride however a near fatal riding accident leaves her unconscious and the horse had to be killed. While recovering from her severe injuries, her guardian Micah. Overbury allegedly considering the cool weather decides that the warmth of Egypt will help his niece heal faster.

However, Lord Ambrose Malfine learns that the daughter Lilian of his childhood friend was involved in other incidents besides the equine spill. As he assesses what he learns, he concludes too many coincidences and wonders if someone wants her dead so he takes it upon as a token of his high regard for her father to travel to Egypt to see her safe. Ambrose will soon find himself in Cairo battling evil English slave traders with the stake being Lilian's freedom.

The sequel to LET THERE BE BLOOD is a terrific late Regency thriller that starts with a superb opening as Ambrose explains why he has an Egyptian coffin in his English home and never slows down until his final confrontation with. a malevolent being. The story line is fast-paced, but provides a deep look at early nineteenth century Egypt especially Cairo. Ambrose is terrific as he heroically tries to keep the daughter of his late friend safe though she is the target of some nasty individuals. Joy to Jane Jakeman for providing a terrific historical tale.

Harriet Klausner

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Edwardian Mystery, December 20, 2005

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Jean Oldham (Palmer, AK, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Egyptian Coffin (A Lord Ambrose Historical Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

I just finished reading this book and loved it. Although I usually avoid the "letter" format books, this one worked very well. The story, set in mid-1800's, has a no nonsense feel to it and while romantic isn't silly. The parts of the book set in Egypt appealed to me and reminded me of the Amelia Peabody books by Elizabeth Peters. Finally, while I had heard of the slavery issue in England of the time, I am now intrigued enough to do a little research of my own. This book is worthy of the time spent reading it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ambivalent, January 11, 2007

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This review is from: The Egyptian Coffin (Lord Ambrose Mysteries) (Paperback)

I would have enjoyed it much more it hadn't been bogged down beneath so much description and interspection. People who enjoy the "literary" style of writing may well like it. The story is good, but I prefer a little faster pace.