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Loading... The Camelot Caper (original 1969; edition 1990)by Elizabeth Peters
Work detailsThe Camelot Caper by Elizabeth Peters (1969)
Is this book destined to win all the awards for great literary fiction? No, but it is cracking good fun -- something to bring along with you when you head to the beach or to the pool. Pair The Camelot Caper with some of Peters' Vicky Bliss books and you're in for a really good time. (  ) Cailiosa | Apr 5, 2013 |  The daughter of a British man who left home 25 years earlier with a strange ring has returned to England at the bequest of her grandfather bringing the ring with her. She is chased by two comical yet deadly men who seem intent on stopping her from reaching her grandfather. She heads toward Cornwall with the aid of mystery writer David Randall. Along the way they makes stops at some famous cathedrals. Nice details on the cathedrals and some fun with the lore of King Arthur. ( ) susanamper | Aug 22, 2012 | "Caper" was an excellent choice for the title: that's exactly what this is: an adventure with a romantic edge, danger around every corner but handled with a light touch, a tale of an unsuspecting female dropped into the midst of intrigue that would have served Alfred Hitchcock well. The writing is quick and clear, smart and fun and funny; the characters are fun and different, with enough depth to make this very enjoyable; the story is fun and improbable and attention-grabbing, and deals intelligently with the Arthurian elements. As always, the author's deep knowledge of archaeology and its surrounds forms a solid base for a frothy story. The short version: the book is great lightweight fun. (  )1  Stewartry | Sep 28, 2011 | This is a quick and fun read. Ms. Peters often writes tongue in cheek and that is part of the charm here. There is romance, but it is hinted at, not spelled out explicitly. Overall an enjoyable escape. ( ) tjsjohanna | Jan 17, 2011 | The first time we meet John Tregarth is as comical as it is mysterious. I enjoyed her Vicky Bliss series much better than this precursor. ( ) faither | Apr 8, 2010 | no reviews | add a review
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