The Curse of the Pharaohs Quotes

“Most men are reasonably useful in a crisis. The difficulty lies in convincing them that the situation has reached a critical point”
― elizabeth peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“His masculinity was only too apparent”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“We should call it a draw. You tried to shoot me, I tried to poison you. As I said before Peabody, we are well matched.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“We all know how ruthlessly these American millionaires crush their rivals as they climb to power.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Emerson is a remarkable person, considering that he is a man. Which is not saying a great deal.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“As our patient beasts plodded across the sand, I allowed Emerson to remain a few feet ahead, a position he much enjoys and seldom obtains. I could see by the arrogant set of his shoulders that he fancied himself in the role of gallant commander, leading his troops; and I saw no reason to point out that no man can possibly look impressive on donkey-back, particularly when his legs are so long he must hold them out at a forty-five degree angle to keep his feet from dragging on the ground.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Bucolic peace is not my ambience,”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Let me be candid. Emerson would cheerfully consign the entire globe and its inhabitants (with a few exceptions) to the nethermost pits to save one dingy fragment of history from extinction.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“I am here on business.” “Indeed,” I said. “Indeed?” Emerson’s echo held a questioning note; but in fact I had already deduced the nature of the lady’s business. Emerson calls this jumping to conclusions. I call it simple logic.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Five years of marriage have taught me that even if one is unamused by the (presumed) wit of one’s spouse, one does not say so. Some concessions to temperament are necessary if the marital state is to flourish.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“The room was so neat and tidy it made me feel quite depressed...I do not allow myself to repine about what cannot be helped; but I remembered earlier Decembers, under the cloudless blue skies and brilliant sun of Egypt.

As I stood morosely contemplating the destruction of our cheerful domestic clutter, and recalling better days, I heard the sound of wheels on the gravel of the drive. The first guest had arrived. Gathering the robes of my martyrdom about me, I made ready to receive her.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“The fact that she had not yet exterminated her mother proved that she was incapable of violence.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“It is a misconception that the innocent sleep well. The worse a man is, the more profound his slumber; for if he had a conscience, he would not be a villain. When”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“To see Ramses, at fourteen months, wrinkling his brows over a sentence like 'The theology of the Egyptians was a compound of fetishism, totem-ism and syncretism' was a sight as terrifying as it was comical. Even more terrifying was the occasional thoughtful nod the child would give.
...the room was dark except for one lamp, by whose light Emerson was reading. Ramses, in his crib, contemplated the ceiling with rapt attention. It made a pretty little family scene, until one heard what was being said. '...the anatomical details of the wounds, which included a large gash in the frontal bone, a broken malar bone and orbit, and a spear thrust which smashed off the mastoid process and struck the atlas vertebra, allow us to reconstruct the death scene of the king.' ... From the small figure in the cot came a reflective voice. 'It appeaws to me that he was muwduwed.'...' a domestic cwime.'...'One of the ladies of the hawem did it, I think.' I seized Emerson by the arm and pushed him toward the door, before he could pursue this interesting suggestion.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“I myself have no objection to comfort so long as it does not interfere with more important activities.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Emerson maintains, justly or unjustly, that all religious leaders are showmen at heart.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Initially Sir Harold had threatened to take Emerson to law. He was prevented by some notion that this would be unsportsmanlike. (Seemingly no such stigma applied to the pursuit of a single fox by a troop of men on horseback and a pack of dogs.)”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Once again my aggravating but useful child rescued me from an unwelcome guest.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“I peeled his fingers from my lips. “That was unnecessary.” I said. “I was only surprised at your statement, after you have consistently disclaimed any interest in the matter. In fact, I too have discovered the identity of the person in question.” “Oh, you have, have you?” “Yes, I have.” We studied one another warily. “Would you care to enlighten me?” Emerson inquired. “No. I think I know; but if I am wrong you will never let me hear the end of it. Perhaps you will enlighten me.” “No.” “Ha! You are not sure either.” “I said as much.” Again we exchanged measuring glances. “You have no proof,” I said. “That is the difficulty. And you—” “Not”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“I couldn’t help overhearing,” he went on. “Grrr,” said Emerson. (I assure you, there is really no other way of reproducing this sound.) “Honestly.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“No man but Emerson would have considered walking across the fields in full evening kit, much less expect me to trail my red satin skirts and lace ruffles through the dirt; but Emerson is unique. When he behaves irrationally it is necessary to be firm with him. He”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Lady Baskerville paced up and down wringing her hands. She required only an armful of weedy flowers to make a somewhat mature Ophelia.”
― Elizabeth Peters, Curse of the Pharaohs

“intervals of munching and mumbling as she crammed food into her mouth. I did not blame Lady Baskerville for her precipitate departure”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

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― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“The worse a man is, the more profound his slumber; for if he had a conscience, he would not be a villain.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Ah, the mummy of Seqenenre,” I said. “Have you got as far as that?” From the small figure on the cot came a reflective voice. “It appeaws to me that he was muwduwed.” “What?” said Emerson, baffled by the last word. “Murdered,” I interpreted. “I would have to agree, Ramses; a man whose skull has been smashed by repeated blows did not die a natural death.” Sarcasm is wasted on Ramses. “I mean,” he insisted, “that it was a domestic cwime.” “Out of the question,” Emerson exclaimed. “Petrie has also put forth that absurd idea; it is impossible because—” “Enough,” I said. “It is late and Ramses should be asleep. Cook will be furious if we do not go down at once.” “Oh, very well.” Emerson bent over the cot. “Good night, my boy.” “Good night, Papa. One of the ladies of the hawem did it, I think.”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Die Englânder! Niemals werde ich sie verstehen!”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Nil nisi bonum,”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“farageeyeh”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs

“Baskerville Expedition House,”
― Elizabeth Peters, The Curse of the Pharaohs