Select A Store
Select Store
My Store:
Select A Store
Availability:
$4.99
Used
-
Mass Market Paperback
-
9781455572359
Overview
Overview
Meet Egyptologist Amelia Peabody in the first mystery in the Victorian-era set, New York Times bestselling "sparkling series" (Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review). "If Indiana Jones were female, a wife, and a mother who lived in Victorian times, he would be Amelia Peabody Emerson."--Publishers Weekly Amelia Peabody, that indomitable product of the Victorian age, embarks on her debut Egyptian adventure armed with unshakable self-confidence, a journal to record her thoughts, and, of course, a sturdy umbrella. On her way to Cairo, Amelia rescues young Evelyn Barton-Forbes, who has been abandoned by her scoundrel lover. Together the two women sail up the Nile to an archeological site run by the Emerson brothers-the irascible but dashing Radcliffe and the amiable Walter. Soon their little party is increased by one-one mummy that is, and a singularly lively example of the species. Strange visitations, suspicious accidents, and a botched kidnapping convince Amelia that there is a plot afoot to harm Evelyn. Now Amelia finds herself up against an unknown enemy-and perilous forces that threaten to make her first Egyptian trip also her last . . . Praise for Elizabeth Peters and Crocodile on the Sandbank
"A writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key." -Washington Post Book World "Grand views of Egyptian antiquities . . . a sparkling series." -Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review
"A writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key." -Washington Post Book World "Grand views of Egyptian antiquities . . . a sparkling series." -Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review
- Format: MassMarketPaperback
- Author: Peters, Elizabeth
- ISBN: 9781455572359
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 7.50 x 1.00
- Number Of Pages: 352
- Publication Year: 2013
Customer Reviews
Rating Snapshot
5 ★
83%
4 ★
17%
3 ★
0%
2 ★
0%
1 ★
0%
6 Ratings
0
0% Would Recommend
0 Recommendations
Review Images
Sort by:
-
Elizabeth Peters
Theresa F. - 5 years 1 month agoGreat series! Books were undamaged and got here fast
-
Well worth it
HPB S. - 5 years 11 months agoThis my favorite mystery series!!!!! I have read it many times.
-
A Book To Reread Every Year
Claire W. - 6 years 2 months agoThis is the first book about the turn of the 19th-20th century Egyptian archaeology team of Amelia Peabody and Radcliffe Emerson. I have accumulated most of my Egyptology knowledge in these very entertaining books by Elizabeth Peters -- real-life Egyptologist Barbara Mertz. #SummerReading
-
The crocodile and other animals can be symbols of evil or trust.
HPB S. - 6 years 2 months agoThe Egyptian setting is unique. I learned much about this ancient civilization. Amelia Peabody is a strong, independent woman who is’t afraid to offer her opinions. I less liked Radcliffe Emerson, fellow archeologist and future husband. In the next book they’re married and have a son. It will be interesting to see if their sarcasm toward each other softens.
-
Amelia Peabody a Victorian feminist.
Beverly B. - 6 years 5 months agoI just found this series by Elizabeth Peters and I am making my way through all of the books. This is an adventure with Amelia Peabody and her travels through Egypt in the Victorian era. The stories are romantic and funny.