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The Hippopotamus Pool (Amelia Peabody Murder Mystery) (Paperback)

by Elizabeth Peters (Author)
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Robinson Publishing (25 Jan 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845295560
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845295561
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 120,953 in Books (See Bestsellers 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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Is the Hippopotamus Pool a legend? Or Amelia's nemesis! A masked stranger offers to reveal an Egyptian queens' lost tomb - and Amelia Peabody and her irascible archaeologist husband Emerson are intrigued, to say the least. When the guide mysteriously disappears before he can tell them his secret, the Peabody-Emersons sail to Thebes to follow his trail, helped - and hampered - by their teenage son Rameses, and beautiful ward Nefret. Before the sands of time shift very far, all of them will be risking their lives foiling murderers, kidnappers, grave robbers, and ancient curses. Off once again on a rollicking adventure involving archaeology, murderers, kidnappers, grave robbers and ancient curses. And the hippopotamus Pool? It's a legend of war and wits that Amelia is translating, one that alerts her to a hippo of a different type - a nefarious, overweight art dealer who is on course to become her new arch-enemy!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars What a Plot !, 21 Sep 2002
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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Eighth Book in this Terrific Series, 23 Jun 2007
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
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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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Yeah for Amelia Peabody!, 18 Nov 1998
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This review is from: Hippopotamus Pool (Amelia Peabody Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)
I enjoyed this book of the series more than I did some of the others, but I thought it could have used better villains. And the ending was almost anticlimatic after all that the characters went through.

However, I enjoyed the familiar characters and Amelia Peabody's constant wit. I am looking forward to reading the next book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars THe Hippopotamus Pool
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... Read more
Published 11 hours ago by Mr. M. Haynes

5.0 out of 5 stars The Eighth Book in this Terrific Series

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. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2007 by J. Chippindale

5.0 out of 5 stars 8th in the amelia peabody series
... this is the one where the Emersons first meet David, and the younger generation start to take on a life of their own. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2007 by Roman Clodia

3.0 out of 5 stars SAME OLD FORMULA
I am a big fan of Amelia Peabody and have read all the books in the series, but by this one, I was sadly struggling. Several times, I thought about giving up. Read more
Published on 27 July 2006 by R McG

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
I have read all of the Amelia books; it is some time since I read this one and I'd forgotten it. However, I must say that I enjoyed it immensely and think others will too... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Not one of Peter's best...
I am a loyal fan of the Amelia Peabody mysteries but this one was a struggle to get through. I found her style to be similar to her earliest novels... Read more
Published on 10 May 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars A Bit of a Drag
This book was sent to me by a friend and I did not think it was exceptional at all. I was on a school trip and read it, half of it, with a friend and both of us thought it was... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars This book just plain stinks.
I loved the first Amelia Peabody. And the second. And the third... But by "The Hippopotamus Pool", the series is stale. Read more
Published on 24 July 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars There is no humor in verbosity
This is the first book I have read by Peters so the many references to other books was lost on me. I found Peters dialogue annoying. Read more
Published on 15 May 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book: but, not as gripping as previous adventures.
This adventure has all the interesting plot twists that we have all come to expect from Ms. Peters. The only caveat is the lack of excitement and anticipation generated by a... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 1997

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