Crocodile on the Sandbank

Elizabeth Peters

Mar 2010 · Sold by Mysterious Press

About this ebook

From a New York Times bestselling author, a Victorian-era thriller featuring Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, a self-proclaimed spinster and heiress who's unrattled by anyone–including mummies.

The unshakeable Amelia Peabody embarks on an Egyptian adventure armed with self-confidence, a journal to record her thoughts, and, of course–a sturdy umbrella. On her way to Cairo, Amelia rescues young Evelyn Barton-Forbes, who has been abandoned by her scoundrel lover. Together the two women sail up the Nile to an archeological site run a pair of handsome brothers.

Strange visitations, suspicious accidents, and a botched kidnapping convince Amelia that there is a plot afoot to harm Evelyn. Now Amelia finds herself up against an unknown enemy–and perilous forces that threaten to make her first Egyptian trip also her last...
 

Ratings and reviews

A splendid tale full of delightful characters romping through Egyptian tombs. True love and false, superstition and villainy, all take their turns. One of my favorites!

It's well written; a lot of exact and flowing description with a great vocabulary. I just didn't care for the story - I was expecting so much more. I really enjoyed the first few chapters where the story is set up but near the last half I noticed that I was skimming through and turning pages just to finish. If it hadn't been something I was reading for book group, I would have set it aside.

I absolutely love this series, I keep rereading them every so many years. Every last one of them are awesome. .. and as the very first book in this series - this is one of my very favorites. Each book builds on to each other and the whole story is fantastic. Rich with real history and adventure, humor and unexpected twists- it's such an original!

About the author

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.

You can learn more at:
ameliapeabody.com