10 Books Like Devil May Care
Step into a world of espionage, adventure, and intrigue with these thrilling novels that capture the essence of Elizabeth Peters' Devil May Care. From daring spies to ancient mysteries, these books will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning pages late into the night.
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The Mummy Case
by Elizabeth Peters
Why it's the perfect match
Another thrilling installment in the Amelia Peabody series, this novel combines archaeological adventure with a dash of romance and a healthy dose of danger, much like <em>Devil May Care</em>.
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The Mummy Case
by Elizabeth Peters
Archaeologist Amelia Peabody and her husband Emerson find themselves embroiled in a dangerous mystery involving ancient Egyptian artifacts and a modern-day murder in this captivating adventure novel.
The Key to Rebecca
by Ken Follett
Set during World War II, this gripping spy thriller follows a German agent's mission to infiltrate Cairo and uncover Allied secrets, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse.
The English Assassin
by Daniel Silva
Art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon is drawn into a dangerous mission to uncover a Nazi conspiracy in this fast-paced, intricately plotted thriller that spans Europe and the Middle East.
The Last Kashmiri Rose
by Barbara Cleverly
Set in 1920s India, this atmospheric mystery follows Scotland Yard detective Joe Sandilands as he investigates a series of murders with a connection to the British Raj and the exotic world of the subcontinent.
The Cairo Affair
by Olen Steinhauer
A complex web of espionage, betrayal, and international intrigue unfolds in this gripping novel set against the backdrop of the Arab Spring and the shadowy world of CIA operatives in Cairo.
The Janus Stone
by Elly Griffiths
Archaeologist Ruth Galloway investigates a gruesome discovery at a construction site in Norfolk, leading her into a dangerous world of ancient rituals and modern-day murder in this atmospheric mystery.
The Last Templar
by Raymond Khoury
An archaeologist and an FBI agent race against time to uncover the secrets of the Knights Templar in this action-packed thriller that combines historical mystery with modern-day adventure and danger.
The Venetian Betrayal
by Steve Berry
Former U.S. operative Cotton Malone must unravel a conspiracy involving Alexander the Great's tomb and a deadly biological weapon in this globe-trotting adventure that spans continents and centuries.
The Historian
by Elizabeth Kostova
A young woman's discovery of her father's secret past leads her on a journey through history and across Europe in search of the truth about Vlad the Impaler and the legend of Dracula in this atmospheric, suspenseful novel.
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