The delightful seventh adventure for popular heroine Amelia Peabody. The 19th-century Egyptologist and her dashing husband, Emerson, return to Amarna, where they first fell in love. When Emerson is kidnapped, Amelia must rescue her husband, find the culprit, and save her marriage.
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From Publishers Weekly
Peters's romantic thriller, in which the indomitable Victorian archeologist Amelia Peabody searches for Nefertiti's tomb, offers surefire entertainment.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
YA-- Although this seventh in the series picks up where The Last Camel Died at Noon (Warner, 1991) ends, it stands delightfully on its own. Amelia's self-assuredness, her devotion to her husband, and her honesty with her readers match well her inventive embrace of adventure. Danger, although constantly present, is balanced with intrigue, confidences, romance, and intellectual exercise as readers gallop headlong into the mysteries surrounding a venture on the Nile. Teens will enjoy fine writing, learn some Egyptian history and meet an indomitable heroine, all between these covers.
- Barbara Hawkins, Oakton High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
- Barbara Hawkins, Oakton High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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This is a thoroughly enjoyable Amelia Peabody--the first one I simply could not put down until I finished. I found Ramses's letters utterly hilarious. ("I have three pounds 11 shillings.") At first I thought Amelia was annoying with her "7-Year Itch" but it was turned round on her in a touching way. There is a great surprise ending (though I was not surprised!). This one is really funny. You won't be disappointed!
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I have enjoyed all of the Amelia Peabody stories, but this is the first one that made me think I would want to read it again.
Emerson has lost his memory, and it was fun to watch him get to know Amelia again. Then, there was a twist at the end that made me go "what!" I never saw it coming!
Emerson has lost his memory, and it was fun to watch him get to know Amelia again. Then, there was a twist at the end that made me go "what!" I never saw it coming!
By Jen. M.
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I love Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody mysteries! While I enjoyed this book, I believe it would have been a difficult choice had I not read the preceding books in the series. Amelia and Emerson return to the archeological site where they met, however things are more dangerous than ever and the Emersons are constantly in peril.
One of the stranger plot twists is Emerson's amnesia and sudden recovery. During his amnesia Amelia's character exhibits emotional depths that are touching but very removed from her general pragmatism.
This book was okay, but not my favorite in the series.
One of the stranger plot twists is Emerson's amnesia and sudden recovery. During his amnesia Amelia's character exhibits emotional depths that are touching but very removed from her general pragmatism.
This book was okay, but not my favorite in the series.
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romance revived in middle age
I got into this series with the "internal quartet" beginning with Seeing a Large Cat, and it's always been the family dynamics, much more than the actual mysteries, that... Read more
Published on Sep 19 2003 by Min
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Amelia's at it again!
Another in the series of Amelia Peabody Emerson mysteries--always great fun, with just enough drama and historical background to keep things interesting. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2003 by meiringen
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Okay I'm addicted!
The first couple in the series were hard to read. She writes very formally. British style. But I must admit, the characters are addicting! I can't wait to read the next one.
Published on April 13 2003 by Whatever
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An Amelia fan
I have read all of the Amelia books...This book was my favorite in the series before number 12. It is still way up on my list...I loved Amelia's attempts to woo her husband. Read more
Published on Oct 22 2002
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possibly the most entertaining one yet
If ever I needed a strong reminder not to pay attention to professional critics, the review from Kirkus listed here would be it. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2001
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The Snake, the Crocodile, and the REALLY good book.
At first I could barely keep my eyes open as I read. I put off reading it for days and days! I figured that since Rameses wasn't in it a lot it couldn't be very exciting. Read more
Published on July 11 2001 by Corrie R. Byrne
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The best so far!
I'm currently at no. 9 in the series, and so far this is the best of the books. Mostly in the same style as the first book (only in part due to the shared locality of Amarna), this... Read more
Published on Jan 2 2001
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A welcome return to the style of the first books
Thank God! The emphasis is back on Amelia and Emerson and this book is much in the style of the very first. Read more
Published on July 25 2000 by Emma
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The Seven-Year Itch hits the Emersons...
In this installment of the Amelia Peabody mysteries, we begin with the Emersons settling into comfortable married life with their young son "Ramses" and their newest... Read more
Published on July 2 2000 by drdebs
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"Another shirt ruined!"
The most romantic and edge-of-the-seat book of the series, with a doozy of a surprise ending. For fullest appreciation, introduce yourself to the characters by reading prior... Read more
Published on Jun 2 2000 by Lisa
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