Amulets and Alibis (The Clarissa Bell Mysteries #3)

In sun-scorched 1920s Egypt, archaeologist Clarissa Bell navigates far more than shifting desert sands.Armed with sharp intellect and an unfortunate talent for stumbling into deadly situations, she's fighting to prove herself in a field where men would rather see her cataloguing pottery fragments than making groundbreaking discoveries.

But Egypt's treasures attract more than just legitimate scholars. When priceless artifacts begin disappearing into the shadowy world of international antiquities smuggling, Clarissa discovers that some secrets are worth killing for. Each investigation pulls her deeper into a web of forgeries, blackmail, and murder.

Complicating matters considerably is Benedict Quinn—a charming, enigmatic figure whose dubious connections to the antiquities trade should make him a natural enemy. Instead, their relationship crackles with wit, tension, and an undeniable attraction that threatens to compromise both her professional judgment and her carefully guarded heart.

As murders pile up and artifacts vanish, Clarissa must decode not only ancient Egyptian mysteries but also the deadly modern conspiracies that surround them. With her academic reputation, her life, and her heart all on the line, she'll discover that in Egypt, the past refuses to stay buried—and so do its secrets.

"A gripping historical mystery series that blends Agatha Christie's puzzle-solving with the exotic danger of 1920s Egypt—perfect for fans of atmospheric period adventures and clever heroines who refuse to stay safely on the sidelines."