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as a henchwoman of the villainous Vincey, but later founds her own criminal gang, composed mostly of women. A formidable foe of the
Emersons, she particularly hates Amelia, possibly in jealousy over Radcliffe and Sethos. After working briefly with Sethos, she becomes independent again. She is killed
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Amelia and
Radcliffe's only child, born around July 1887. He is first described as "catastrophically precocious", since he is intellectually gifted but finds social interactions difficult. He is later dubbed "Akhu el-Efreet" ("Brother of Demons"), and grows up to become a renowned philologist like
291:(First introduced in "The Ape Who Guard's the Balance") Abdullah's daughter-in-law, the widow of one of his deceased sons. After her husband dies, she asks Amelia for a position of independence, and becomes the Emersons' dedicated housekeeper in Egypt, and enjoys learning to read and write.
263:(foreman), who leads the excavations with Emerson. Devoted to Emerson, and initially resentful of Amelia ("Every year, another dead body!"), he eventually becomes just as devoted to her, and dies heroically defending her life (
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Katherine
Vandergelt's son by her first marriage, whom Cyrus later adopts and who comes to Egypt after being wounded and discharged during World War I; he proves invaluable both as an ally and an excavator. First appears in
756:. He is a master of disguise, able to take on almost any personality. He specializes in stealing and selling artifacts, though eventually he uses these talents as an agent of British intelligence. Father of Maryam (Molly).
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using the alias "Nemo", an upright man who loses himself in the Cairo underground while searching for his scoundrel brother. He is rescued by the
Emersons, and marries Enid Debenham, his childhood sweetheart. Reappears in
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Brought to the family, as a small kitten, by Horus; loyal to Ramses. Makes it plain he refuses to commute back and forth to
England and remains resident at the Emerson's house at Thebes. First appears in
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Percy's illegitimate daughter by a Cairo prostitute, abandoned by her father and later used by him in an attempt to discredit Ramses. She is adopted by the
Emersons. Called "Little Bird." First appears in
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A schoolteacher, widowed after an unhappy marriage, who becomes a semi-fraudulent spiritual medium to support her two children. After her unmasking in Egypt, she and Cyrus fall in love. First appears in
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Abdullah's nephew, a giant of a man whose simple observations help solve mysteries and protect his friends. He adores Lia, David's wife, and his faith in Amelia's abilities verges on religious awe.
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mother, whose dark coloring she shares, and stronger than many men. Keeps the secret recipe for the famous "green ointment" prescribed as a cure-all by all members of
Abdullah's family.
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The
Emersons' butler. Accompanies the Emersons on some of their later expeditions, acting as Sennia's bodyguard. Has been known to wield a cudgel to defend his employers.
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Katherine
Vandergelt's daughter by her first marriage, whom Cyrus later adopts and who expresses interest in becoming a nurse at the outbreak of war. First appears in
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A young
Egyptian woman who aspires to be an archaeologist, and whom the Emersons strive to help achieve her goal in spite of others' prejudices. First appears in
437:(Arabic, "feather") Silver-gray stallion, a gift to Ramses from a sheik friend of the Emersons, who fathers a large family of mounts for the rest of the family.
346:), it will take Ramses years before he even considers accepting another feline companion. Almost always referred to as 'the cat Bastet'. She first appears in
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Abdullah's youngest son, friend of Ramses, with a technical mind and an eye for the ladies. When he grows up, he takes his father, Abdullah's, place as
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masquerading as a female archaeologist while searching Egypt for Donald. Begins a friendship with Ramses when he is still a child. Reappears in
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to guard against unwanted visitors and to protect Charla and David John. Enormous but extremely submissive. Her name is Arabic for "princess."
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The matriarch of the long line of companions; she and Ramses have a deep bond with one another. After her death at a ripe old age (noted in
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Originally belonged to the villainous Vincey but eventually bonds with Emerson, and fathers a large brood with Bastet. First appears in
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Bertha's daughter by Vincey, aka Schlange, a prostitute and later a criminal mastermind in her own right. Adept at disguise; appears in
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A female reporter (one of the few), with even fewer scruples than O'Connell. Bears a striking resemblance to Amelia. First appears in
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Bonds originally with Nefret but later defects to Sennia. They are the only two people he will tolerate. First appears in
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Abdullah's grandson, adopted by Walter and Evelyn. A natural artist and Ramses' partner in mischief, David first appears in
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Illegitimate half-brother of Professor Radcliffe Emerson. Alternately known as "The Master Criminal." First appeared in
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as O'Connell's professional rival, and subsequently develops a crush on Radcliffe Emerson. Later marries Seth Emerson.
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Called "the furry blob" by Ramses, she later defects to live a life of luxury with the Vandergelts. First appears in
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Amelia's husband, "The greatest Egyptologist of this or any other era." Nicknamed "Abu Shitaim" ("Father of Curses").
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using the pseudonym Melinda "Molly" Hamilton, with a crush on Ramses. Manipulated by her half-sister in
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Courtly American millionaire who longs for a rich find but finds loyal friends instead. First appears in
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Amelia's dearest friend, who has a heart of gold and nerves of steel. Wife of Professor Walter Emerson.
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as a young, disturbed boy. Never reveals her true name. Dies when she blows up her dahabeeyah.
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for her "lion-colored mane of hair and her explosive temper." Younger sister of Abdullah.
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that "Ramses had just celebrated his twentieth birthday" at the end of July 1907.
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David's and Lia's son, named for David's grandfather. Older brother of Evelyn.
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provides a key clue when Peabody consults him in his forced exile.
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David's and Lia's daughter, named for Lia's mother. Nicknamed
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civilization, where she and her father were forced to remain (
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212:. Father of Maryam (Molly) (see also Enemies)
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279:. Has two wives, Rabia and Taghrid.
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877:Frank Griffith ("Griffiths")
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1347:The Last Camel Died at Noon
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967:General Philip Chetwode
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157:Deeds of the Disturber
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1144:The Hippopotamus Pool
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675:The Hippopotamus Pool
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881:Jan Herman Insinger
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1221:A River in the Sky
1179:Lord of the Silent
1151:Seeing a Large Cat
1116:Lion in the Valley
1025:; you can help by
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935:Herbert E. Winlock
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