This book, which accompanies a new international exhibition, should appeal to fans of crime novels, archaeology, the Orient and biography alike. Using sumptuous

Adams chronicles the contributions that women have made to the science of archaeology, by focusing on seven women-- some famous, some overlooked.

This is the first full-length biography of Sir Max Mallowan (1904-78), archaeologist and husband of Agatha Christie. Trained by the great Leonard Woolley at the

Agatha Christie's widower's recollections of his archaeological triumphs and life with Agatha.

MALLOWAN, HUSBAND OF AGATHA CHRISTIE, TELLS OF HIS BOYHOOD AT LANCING, HIS ELECTION AS A FELLOW OF ALL SOULS, AND HIS WORK AS TRUSTEE OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM. HE