Amelia hopes to rekindle some of the old fire with Emerson in a return journey to Amarna, Egypt where they met 13 years before. But her plan is foiled when Emerson emerges from a night-time ambush typically furious and with absolutely no memory of who Amelia is!
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"#7 for Amelia. This time around Amelia battles enemies from without and within (maybe Sethos makes an appearance), in addition to fighting for Emerson's love...the title is an allusion to an Ancient Egyptian tale (a great collection of Egyptian stories can be found in R. B. Parkinson's The Tale of Sinuhe and Other Ancient Egyptian Poems."
— Lucy (4 out of 5 stars)
“Peters’ romantic thriller, in which the indomitable Victorian archaeologist Amelia Peabody searches for Nefertiti’ s tomb, offers surefire entertainment.”
— Publishers Weekly“High adventure, narrated in Amelia’s witty, inimitably resplendent style. Peabody fans will rejoice.”
— Library Journal" Listening my way through this series I found this one of the cleverer stories--lots of twists and turns that kept me listening closely. I enjoy all of Elizabeth Peters mysteries, but the Amelia Peabody books are her best. "
— janet, 10/8/2016" Continuing my journey through this series, I think this is one of the better stories. There are a lot of clever twists and turns that kept me listening closely. "
— janrt, 10/8/2016" Typical Peabody. I might have read this before. Fun as ever. "
— Marita, 2/18/2014" I remembered liking this particular book in the series, but fortunately I didn't remember all of the twists and turns that make it so much fun. A very fun read. "
— Emily, 2/7/2014" I have read the Amelia Peabody series before and find it always entertaining. "
— Kim, 1/30/2014" Solving this Egyptian puzzle takes a little more dedication than usual from Amelia. First, her beloved husband Emerson is kidnapped. Then, when she rescues him, he has no memory of the last 13 years--or of Amelia! "
— Debra, 1/21/2014" Unfortunately this book depends heavily on the reader's knowledge of many of the earlier books, which I don't have. I have only read one of the earlier books in this series. The plot was good, but the story was harder to follow and enjoy, when having no idea to what Amelia was referring! "
— Rebecca, 1/17/2014" This is my favorite of all the Amelia Peabody mysteries. I really enjoy these books, because I have been to all the places in Egypt that she sets her stories. "
— Tanni, 1/17/2014" Just when I needed an uplift and humor, found the audio of this book in the library and just had to listen. As always, a thoroughly enjoyable read. "
— Lori, 12/20/2013" This is one of my favourite Amelia Peabody books. An exciting plot and excellently written characters make it a great read. The highlight of the book for me was Ramses letters from home - fabulous entertainment and highly reccomended. "
— Lorraine, 11/20/2013" Wonderful book 5 stars "
— Carolien, 10/5/2013" It had been so long since the last time I read this that I had forgotten some of the plot-twists. Ramses' letters were an added treat! "
— Heidi, 9/19/2013" First A. Peabody I ever read. I was hooked immediately! I guess if you have to start in the middle, this one was a good one to start with. Enough background that you don't get lost, although I don't think I got the full effect of all the minor characters, probably. "
— Hannah, 8/14/2013" Not my favorite of the series. Emerson has amnesia from an attack by the master criminal. So for most of the book Amelia is trying to keep an eye on Emerson and also trap who ever is after them. Still the same fun characters but just was a little convoluted and confusing. "
— Kaye, 5/31/2013" Everything I love about Amelia Peabody Emerson! Great fun! "
— Beth, 4/10/2013" set in the early 20th century or very late 19th century. amusing. also writes under the name barbara michaels. main character is strong willed woman who became an ardent archaeologist and keeps stumbling onto murders and mayhem and intrigue along with her husband and son. "
— Michele, 12/18/2012" This is the best one so far. Fast paced and interesting. Emmerson suffered amnesia and the subsequent relationship between him and amelia was a lot of fun this time around. "
— Michele, 12/7/2012" While the premise was kind of goofy, the execution was good and the ending satisfying. "
— Felicia, 9/30/2012" Of all the Ancient Egyptian stories, the Snake the Crocodile and the Dog is my most favorite because it is fragmented and it is up to the reader to determine the fate of the young man (who was told he'd die by either a snake, a crocodile or a dog). This story is the foundation for this tome. "
— Jenny, 5/13/2012" Just love these books!! Easy to read, funny, a mystery, and about ancient Egypt! Can't beat that combination. I think these books would make an excellent tv movie! "
— Karleen, 5/7/2012" Really enjoyed Amelia's angst in this one. Oh that Master of Criminals is a wily one! "
— Natasha, 12/29/2011" Kept me guessing all the way through. "
— Cheryl, 12/17/2011" I remembered liking this particular book in the series, but fortunately I didn't remember all of the twists and turns that make it so much fun. A very fun read. "
— Emily, 5/4/2011" More fun reading for my 10 minutes before bed. I do like Amelia Peabody! "
— Stormy, 4/25/2011" It takes a little time to get used to the author's style if you have never read her before (which I hadn't). I didn't think I was going to like it at first but she grew on me. I would definitely be willing to read more books in the series. "
— Debbie, 3/13/2011" The just love Elizabeth Preters writing, she is so witty. "
— Kelly, 2/11/2011" The wrap up lasts as long as one of Ramses letters! "
— Shaon, 2/4/2011" The Master Criminal sets his sights on Amelia by kidnapping her husband. Through injuries received during the kidnap, her husband Emerson suffers amnesia. Will she be able to help him recover his memory and his love for her? "
— Fran, 1/11/2011" Enjoy this series, Amelia cracks me up. "
— Lori, 11/23/2010" I think I have been overdosing on Peabody mysteries! This was a great read, though. It had quite a few unexpected twists! Am I really supposed to believe that Sethos is dead now? We'll see...! "
— Janice, 11/17/2010" One of my favorites so far in this series. "
— Kt, 10/17/2010" Time to start with Amelia Peabody #1. I think I've read enough of these now to know I want to read the whole series from the beginning. And that's saying a lot, coming from me. "
— Tracy, 9/20/2010" I really went back and forth on this one... 2 stars or 3... It read like a bad soap opera! Right down to the amnesia, mistaken identity, and a sort of evil twin. But it made me laugh... the humor reminded me of the first book that I really liked. And so, 3 stars it is. "
— Melissa, 8/27/2010Elizabeth Peters (1927–2013) was a pen name of Barbara Mertz, who earned her PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago’s famed Oriental Institute. Over the course of her fifty-year career she wrote more than seventy mystery and suspense novels and three nonfiction books on Egypt, of which many were New York Times bestsellers. She was the recipient of numerous writing awards, including grandmaster and lifetime achievement awards from the Mystery Writers of America, Malice Domestic, and Bouchercon. In 2012 she was given the first Amelia Peabody Award, created in her honor and named after her major fictional character, at the Malice Domestic convention. She also wrote books under the names Barbara Mertz and Barbara Michaels.
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.