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Just finished "Lord of the Silent", by Elizabeth Peters, the 13th book in the "Amelia Peabody" series. The First World War continues, and Egypt (annexed by Britain at the outbreak of war) is a hotbed of intrigue, with nobody knowing who may be an agent for what country. The chaos of war, with government inspectors otherwise engaged, is a golden opportunity for tomb robbers to carry out their work almost unchallenged. Soon rumours start spreading that "Sethos", the shadowy figure previously at the head of the criminal underworld, may have returned and once again be controlling the illegal trade in antiquities. The Emerson family investigate.
Absolutely excellent. Highly recommended!
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