Lord of the Silent

This installment of the Amelia Peabody mystery series is enjoyable as usual. Lots of returning characters, action, suspense, and romance. The romance revolves around Ramses and Nefret now almost exclusively, as a young newlywed couple, which makes me miss getting more of Amelia and Emerson, even in their middle age.

One thing did rub me the wrong way... this book had a lot of “advice” for Ramses, trying to make him be more assertive. It particularly bothered me with Nefret, since there is a scene where she basically says that women like to be dominated and overpowered, even without their consent. It's weird because Ramses clearly isn't comfortable with it. It's not a feminist message to put across, and it comes through several times throughout the series. Consent is essential to a healthy relationship, no matter how rough you like things in the bedroom.