Chapter 5 Summary

Amelia and Emerson have set out to keep their dinner appointment with Lady Baskerville, at the Luxor Hotel. Upon arrival, they again meet Cyrus Vandergelt, who appears to be Lady Baskerville's escort for the evening. Also at the hotel, uninvited, is Mary and her mother, Madame Berengeria. Madame Berengeria approaches the group and, after introductions, claims she and Emerson were lovers in a previous Egyptian life. Emerson protests that it is not so, and this amuses Amelia. As the party arrives at the dining table, Madame protests that there are not enough places at the table because she is expecting her young admirer. This turns out to be the reporter, Kevin O'Connell. As Amelia enjoys her dinner, she contemplates which of the party could be the person who is trying to kill Emerson and which person killed Lord Baskerville. No one is immune...