David Todros
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David Todros is a fictional character from a series of mystery novels written by Elizabeth Peters and featuring fictional sleuth and archaeologist Amelia Peabody
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David first appears in The Hippopotamus Pool
. He is the estranged grandson of Abdullah
, the Emerson’s reis, or foreman.
David is found working for Abd el Hamed, one of the most notorious forgers of antiquities in Gourneh, the village on the west side of the Nile, populated by many of the best tomb robbers and forgers in Egypt. David’s talents at forgery are quickly evident, as are his other artistic skills.
Both his parents are dead, but rather than live with Abdullah’s extended family, he becomes a ward of Walter Emerson and Evelyn Emerson
, where his artistic talents blossom. From the beginning, Evelyn is very supportive of him. David and Ramses become best friends, and later on blood brothers. They are very much alike and could pass for brothers, as they do later on in the series.
After a few years, in a difficult moment for the entire family, David and Lia, Walter’s eldest daughter, fall in love. This being Edwardian
England, such a marriage is not readily accepted by many. Walter and Evelyn feel betrayed, believing that the two went behind their backs for years. Even Amelia has difficulty with the relationship, until Emerson’s obvious acceptance forces her to realize that she must accept people for who they are, not for what society takes them to be.
David soon becomes a renowned illustrator, receiving frequent commissions from many sources. He and Lia also become parents at a rate to rival Walter and Evelyn.
The greatest difficulty David encounters is his support for the independence of Egypt from England. He becomes associated with some of the more radical groups and even spends time in exile at an oasis. But his heroism in helping defeat the Turks and Germans in the Great War, along with help from those that know how upright he is, help to keep him away from serious harm.
Amelia Peabody
Amelia Peabody Emerson is the protagonist of the Amelia Peabody series, a series of mystery novels, written by author Elizabeth Peters. Peabody is married to Egyptologist Radcliffe Emerson and has one biological child, Walter "Ramses" Peabody Emerson, who provides a parallel voice in many of the...
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David first appears in The Hippopotamus Pool
The Hippopotamus Pool
The Hippopotamus Pool is the eighth in a series of mystery novels, written by Elizabeth Peters and featuring fictional sleuth and archaeologist Amelia Peabody.-Explanation of the novel's title:...
. He is the estranged grandson of Abdullah
Abdullah
-Places:*Abdullah Gan, mountainous region of Afghanistan*Abdullah Hukum LRT station, elevated rapid transit station in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia*Kampung Haji Abdullah Hukum, was an urban village located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
, the Emerson’s reis, or foreman.
David is found working for Abd el Hamed, one of the most notorious forgers of antiquities in Gourneh, the village on the west side of the Nile, populated by many of the best tomb robbers and forgers in Egypt. David’s talents at forgery are quickly evident, as are his other artistic skills.
Both his parents are dead, but rather than live with Abdullah’s extended family, he becomes a ward of Walter Emerson and Evelyn Emerson
Evelyn Emerson
Evelyn Emerson is a fictional character from the Amelia Peabody series of mystery novels by Elizabeth Peters. She is the closest friend, and later sister-in-law, of the protagonist, fictional sleuth and archaeologist Amelia Peabody.-Personal History:...
, where his artistic talents blossom. From the beginning, Evelyn is very supportive of him. David and Ramses become best friends, and later on blood brothers. They are very much alike and could pass for brothers, as they do later on in the series.
After a few years, in a difficult moment for the entire family, David and Lia, Walter’s eldest daughter, fall in love. This being Edwardian
Edwardian period
The Edwardian era or Edwardian period in the United Kingdom is the period covering the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910.The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the succession of her son Edward marked the end of the Victorian era...
England, such a marriage is not readily accepted by many. Walter and Evelyn feel betrayed, believing that the two went behind their backs for years. Even Amelia has difficulty with the relationship, until Emerson’s obvious acceptance forces her to realize that she must accept people for who they are, not for what society takes them to be.
David soon becomes a renowned illustrator, receiving frequent commissions from many sources. He and Lia also become parents at a rate to rival Walter and Evelyn.
The greatest difficulty David encounters is his support for the independence of Egypt from England. He becomes associated with some of the more radical groups and even spends time in exile at an oasis. But his heroism in helping defeat the Turks and Germans in the Great War, along with help from those that know how upright he is, help to keep him away from serious harm.