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The Golden One [Audiobook] (Audio CD)

by Elizabeth Peters (Author)
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The legions of Amelia Peabody Emerson fans will be overjoyed with this 14th in the series (after 2001's Lord of the Silent), for they're getting two books in one. First, MWA Grandmaster Peters offers another amusing if wordy Egyptian archeology mystery, set in 1917 and replete with grave robbers, a murder, the discovery of a richly furnished tomb and a cast of thousands. Halfway through the book, this plot is annoyingly left dangling when the British recall the Emerson's brilliant son, Ramses, for an espionage assignment in Gaza, where he must determine if a newly powerful figure, Ismail Pasha, is really the Emerson family black sheep, Sethos, master criminal and secret agent. The redoubtable Amelia; her eccentric husband, Radcliffe; Ramses's adventurous wife, Nefret; and their faithful foreman, Selim, follow him in disguise. Captured by Sahin Pasha, head of the Turkish secret service, Ramses later escapes, fulfilling his mission with his family's help. Then it's back to Egypt, where the Emersons and their friends the Vandergelts solve the murder and subdue the villains. Radcliffe even ejects intrusive tourists from fragile archeological sites. Peters's books divide the mystery-reading public. With a Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago, she provides an authentic historical backdrop. However, her long-winded explanations and preposterous plots frustrate many. Those who enjoy romance and find the hubbub of the Emersons and their devoted entourage entertaining will forgive the faults.
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Victorian adventuress Amelia Peabody is back in the fourteenth of this popular series, read with giddy brilliance by Barbara Rosenblat. It's 1917, the Great War is ravaging throughout Europe and Asia, and Peabody and her husband, Egyptologist Radcliffe Emerson, are chasing tomb robbers in Luxor. Meanwhile, their son, British spy Ramses Emerson, travels to Gaza on a dangerous mission of his own. Plot-wise, the story is weak and somewhat muddled. But Peters's real talent is in creating lovably eccentric characters whom Rosenblat nimbly brings to life. Rosenblat displays her versatile talents by giving voice to British explorers, American scoundrels, Egyptian muftis, and Turkish spies. A very entertaining romp in the Middle East. S.E.S. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Elizabeth Peters book yet!!!!, Jul 13 2004
This review is from: The Golden One (Mass Market Paperback)
I have read quite a few of her books and this is the best one.It is a real page turner.The plot is just so exciting!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars The series is still fun, but it's not what it once was, April 5 2004
By Jim Mann (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Golden One (Mass Market Paperback)
Elizabeth Peters seems to be running out of steam with Amelia, Emerson, et. al. The series was once a really wonderful one. Now, I still follow along since I've liked the characters so much over the years, but the characters themselves seem tired at times, and the plots are predicatable and often flabby. Moreover, the humor -- once such an important part of the series -- is now much rarer. I still enjoy the books overall -- and The Golden One is no exception -- but they aren't what they once were.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Back to Form, Dec 1 2003
By Louis M. Perdue (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Golden One (Mass Market Paperback)
Having been just [very] slightly disappointed in the last book in this series, Lord of the Silent, I was brought back to loving this series once again with this entry. There are the usual elements of an Amelia Peabody mystery: a couple of dead bodies, some threats made against the family, Emerson screaming, Peabody knowing all, Ramses being enigmatic and so forth.
In this episode, Amelia and family are being led to believe that someone has found a previously undiscovered royal tomb. They waver back & forth as to whether this is possible or not but continue to think about the clues pointing in that direction.
Meanwhile, Ramses is convinced by the army to sneak himself into the enemy-controlled Gaza to discover if their old nemesis, Sethos, has indeed gone over to the enemy. Amelia, Emerson, and Nefret cannot allow him to do this without their help, of course, and mayhem ensues.
All in all an enjoyable read and a nice cliffhanger at the end to build interest in the next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amelia Peabody strikes!
The Golden One is perhaps not as funny as the other novels, but I still thought it was defintely worth the buy. Read more
Published on Sep 30 2003 by Bookworm

4.0 out of 5 stars Another fun Egyptian adventure
Like all her books featuring Amanda Peabody (archeologist and egyptologist) this was a fun-filled book that was difficult to put down. Read more
Published on April 29 2003 by Frances C. Monroe

3.0 out of 5 stars No surprises.
I have read all of the books in this series and have enjoyed every one of them. This was a good read except it was not as entertaining as some of the other books. Read more
Published on April 18 2003 by rtc2700

5.0 out of 5 stars Amelia is on the trail again!
One would think that reading 13 books in the Amelia Peabody Emerson series would be enough. But there can never be enough Amelia! This lastest book continues Ms. Read more
Published on Dec 9 2002 by Debra Maxwell

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic Peabody romp
I am not sure how it is possible, since she is already so superb, but Ms. Peters just keeps getting better! Read more
Published on Oct 16 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars lots of fun
I am a huge fan of the Amelia Peabody books! This one was great, but it took awhie to get into it. The mystery was not as exciting as some of the others and there weren't many... Read more
Published on Aug 19 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The Golden One is 100% Gold
Elizabeth Peters is at her best once again! I can't get enogh of this Emerson clan.
This new adventure brings back Jamil, the youngest son of Yusuf and trickster of the... Read more
Published on Aug 10 2002 by Leanna Wiley

3.0 out of 5 stars Just couldn't get "into" this book
I love this series but just couldn't get interested in this book; I almost had to make myself finish it. Read more
Published on Jul 23 2002 by plum9195

5.0 out of 5 stars The Emerson's are back!!!
Amelia Peabody relates another thrilling adventure (with occasional entries by her son, Ramses) that starts when the war affects their beloved Egypt. Read more
Published on Jul 22 2002 by Alicia K. Ahlvers

5.0 out of 5 stars Her characters are feeling like old friends
I just love this series, fun, witty, intersting - they are a mystery, action, comedy, romance, historical fiction and documentary rolled into one. Read more
Published on Jul 10 2002 by Aussie Kelly

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