- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Robinson Publishing (25 July 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1841194859
- ISBN-13: 978-1841194851
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 534,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"* 'I can't wait for the next Peabody story... I really do think [Elizabeth Peters'] books are great entertainment.' Angela Ripon * 'A writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key.' Washington Post Book World * 'Think Miss Marple with early feminist gloss crossed with Indiana Jones... accomplished entertainment.' Guardian"
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A masked stranger offers to reveal an Egyptian queen's lost tomb and Amelia Peabody and her husband Emerson are intrigued. The mysterious disappearance of the guide leads the Peabody-Emersons to Thebes where they become embroiled with murder, kidnap, grave robbing and ancient curses.
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What a Plot !,
By D Jenkins (uk) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Hippopotamus Pool (Paperback)
Once again Amelia and Emerson go forth and face dangers, criminals and dastardly deeds with Victorian fortitude! A book which just won't let you go as the chapters unfold and make you read on. The setting is Egypt and their archaeological passion is admirable - but not above their passion for each other and their children. This leads to many humourous passages in which their son, Ramses, is a vital character which enhances the story. You do not have to be an Egyptology fan to enjoy this book, the sense of humour is such that you just have to chuckle as you read on ....... wonderful ! A great read both story-wise and entertainment-wise. Elizabeth Peters evokes the times as well as the characters to a realistic degree, a truly relaxing read which stirs both the mind and the senses.
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This audio book was bought on behalf of my wife who has listened to it and enjoyed it. No doubt it will get listened to again as she rotates all the audio books while doing cross stitch.
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The Eighth Book in this Terrific Series,
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This review is from: The Hippopotamus Pool (Amelia Peabody Murder Mystery) (Paperback)
Elizabeth Peters was born and brought up in Illinois and earned her Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago's famed Oriental Institute. Peters was named Grand Master at the inaugural Anthony Awards in 1986 and Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America at the Edgar Awards in 1998. She lives in a historic farmhouse in western Maryland. The Amelia Peabody books may or may not be an acquired taste, personally I love them. They are set in Victorian times when there were still very strict rules of etiquette and polite behaviour was the norm. Although most of the books are set in Egypt, in the desert under very trying conditions and extremely hot weather the `English' way of life was still expected to be adhered to, sometimes with quite hilarious consequences. Amelia Peabody is Elizabeth Peters' best loved and brilliant creation, a thoroughly Victorian feminist who takes the stuffy world of archaeology by storm with her no nonsense dress sense and forthright opinions. When a masked stranger offers to reveal the whereabouts of an ancient lost tomb, the tomb of an Egyptian queen, Amelia Peabody and her husband are intrigued. Emerson is one of the foremost archaeologists of his time and his professional curiosity is aroused, although he doubts the authenticity of the stranger. The mysterious disappearance of the guide leads the pair to Thebes and there they become entangled in murder, tomb robbing, kidnap and ancient curses. Everything we would expect from an Amelia Peabody novel.
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