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Dec 27, 2011

Angela rated it:

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Aug 15, 2010

Suzanne rated it:

I so disliked the previous installment in the Peabody-Emerson chronicles that I waited 4 years to read this one. While it is a measurable improvement on that one -- Nefret is no longer a hormone-crazed neurotic and the children are no longer monsters that only a doting grandmother could love -- the worlk is curiously subdued, with a regrettable absence of action and danger. Personalities seem muted; Amelia restrains Emerson far too often. Not a single "refreshing discussion;" not a sin More...

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May 19, 2009

Theresa rated it:

This is the 18th in the Amelia Peabody series by Peters, and I must admit I have read all of them. This is the first one I have listened to, and perhaps that is the reason for my lower rating. The series is about an English archaeologist and Egyptologist, Amelia Peabody, and her adventures in Egypt along with her husband who is also an archaeologist. A continuing character is their precocious son, Ramses, who read heiroglyphics before he read English. There is no great, or even small literary More...

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Aug 02, 2010

Chris rated it:

Amelia and the rest of the sprawling Peabody-Emerson clan are back for yet another adventure featuring ... well, as Abdullah would have put it, "Every year, another dead body."

It's the fall of 1922 in Luxor, Egypt, and Howard Carter is digging one last season in the Valley of the Kings in the hopes of finding anything buried under the sands before his benefactor, Lord Canarvon, pulls the funding away after several fruitless years. Amelia's archaeologist husband, Radcliffe E More...

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Jun 27, 2010

Emily rated it:

1.) I am only going to add one of your books, and I'm only going to review one of your books, elizabeth peters, because you have so many. let this one symbolize all of them. If I were to review all of them, I'd be here for days. Still, I love them all equally, which is a lot.

2.) You. are. a. genius. You had the whole series planned out to end here, at the most famous discovery of all time. It reminds me of J.K. Rowling, who had her series planned out from the beginning as well. It i More...

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Jun 05, 2009

Jim rated it:

The novel Tomb of the Golden Bird by Elizabeth Peters is a long and slow. Frankly, after listening to the entire unabridged version, I am still trying to understand what the plot is all about. This book lacks a conflict or a purpose and resolves nothing at the end.

Set in the early 1900's in Egypt during the discovery of the Tomb of King Tut (The Golden Bird), several British characters walk around and talk alot, but, not about much. The "sub-plot", the opening of the tomb a More...

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Sep 19, 2011

Helen rated it:

I eagerly await every Amelia Peabody book since I found the first one, CROCODILE ON A SANDBANK, in paperback on a grocery store stand. I love the blend of history, egyptology, humor, romance and family ties--all complicated and complex--in these books. This book, about the discovery of King Tut's tomb, deals with more actual history than usual, but the mystery to be solved takes center stage as usual. As Abdullah always says to Amelia, "Every year, another body...", and it's true ag More...

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Jan 02, 2011

Kathy rated it:

The golden bird refers to the rise of the curse that any involved in opening King Tut's tomb will die...bwah-hah-hah. In this episode, Emerson is afflicted with a case of honor and allows Carter to find King Tut's tomb. After that, everything falls apart.

Sethos appears in need of nursing while being chased by, it seems, both sides. Everyone is after Tut's treasure. Margaret is thought to be under threat of kidnapping. David, Sennia, and Gargery show up to do illustrations for a London More...

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Nov 07, 2011

Jamie rated it:

3.5 stars. How I will miss Emerson and Peabody! The author is still writing about them, but she's inserting the new novels chronologically earlier in the series. I have so enjoyed watching this family age and grow together that I'm not sure I want to regress them.

The mystery wasn't a standout in this book, but I enjoyed the family dynamics, and the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb made for an interesting background. It was a little depressing that the Emersons were forbidden to p More...

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Dec 18, 2008

Smaileh rated it:

Oh, I do love the Amelia Peabody mysteries! In the volume, we finally witness the opening of King Tut's tomb--something that we have been anticipating ever since Howard Carter showed up as a character in the series. Of course, we've also known that Emerson cannot be directly involved in the exploration of the tomb; he is forced to watch from the sidelines because he has (yet again) offended the powers that be.

But of course there's plenty to keep the Emerson clan busy. Besides their o More...

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Nov 10, 2011

Janice rated it:

I am sorry to see this series end with this book! It has been a fun "trip to Egypt" for me. At least this time I actually knew something about the "find" (King Tut's tomb). Let's hope that there will be more books to come. However, I have also found that Elizabeth Peters is getting quite elderly, so maybe this is it.

Elizabeth Peters is a pseudonym--her real name is Barbara Mertz. And she has also written under the pen name of Barbara Michaels. So, she has boo More...

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Aug 27, 2010

Kaye rated it:

Finally the greatest discovery in Egypt. Howard Carter finds King Tut's tomb. The Emerson's are witnesses for that but their main story is a side mystery. I thought Peters might work in King Tuts curse, but no, another side mystery has the Emersons working together. This book seemed to tie up some loose ends for some of the characters, Margaret, Sethos, Bertie. But it seemed lacking in some of the normal humor and just felt a little weak. The series best for me was book #12. This one seem More...

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Dec 20, 2011

Nikki rated it:

I know I'm biased about this series and would be hard pressed to find fault with any of the books in it. But here goes - Darn they're a fun read! One is entertained while learning about the unveiling of the hidden tombs of Egypt. I listen to the audio versions and Barbara Rosenblat's ability to bring the characters to life is magical. Between the writing and the audio magic, I'm not only in love with all the characters, I'm considering inviting them all to my house for Christmas dinner. But More...

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Jul 23, 2010

Melinda rated it:

This is the latest I've read in this series and I love to listen to this series (from Audible) with Barbara Rosenblat narrating. I have learned and retained a few things about Egyptology from listening to this series, and I thoroughly enjoy the characters...the Emerson family, the British colonial Egyptian culture and the mysteries in each one. These are my favorite books to listen to while mowing the lawn. There is nothing especially thought-provoking or deeply moving in these books, but they More...

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Sep 18, 2008

Cathe rated it:

Amelia Peabody is my hero. I have read everything Elizabeth Peters has written. Several times. I LOVE the Emersons, and when I manage to remember that they are not real people, I always regret the fact.

BUT... I found this book dreary and depressing. The family seems to be drifting apart (the demise of the extended family) and everyone is very focused on their own individual "needs" so they can be fulfilled. I reread it twice, hoping I would like it better, but I just never More...

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Sep 06, 2007

Sarah rated it:

Tomb of the Golden Bird piqued my interest more than any of the recent Amelia Peabody books have because it takes place during the first season after the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. It's a time in history that I've done a fair amount of personal research so I'm familiar with the events and the people involved. When the scenes in this novel focused on Carter, Carnarvon and the tomb, I was riveted. Elizabeth Peters (Barbara Mertz) is an Egyptologist by trade when she's not writing mystery nov More...

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Sep 16, 2009

Carolyn rated it:

Love Amelia Peabody. Listened to this one on CD for a second time on a long trip with my husband. He who never likes to listen to audio books said, as he loaded the 6th CD "Curse you!" because he had gotten sucked in. Since I have all (but one) of the audio books I envision driving trips filled with tales of Egyptologists.

Love the audiobooks. Barbara Rosenblat does such a great job of character development. My husband takes issue with the blustery characterization of Emers More...

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Sep 10, 2007

Jim rated it:

I bought "Tomb of the Golden Bird" thinking it was a kind of Indiana Jones spinoff. Elizabeth Peters has created a series of novels developed around a reoccurring cast of characters. I'm not sure where "Tomb of the Golden Bird" fits in the series, but there are enough characters wandering in/out of the chapters that Ms. Peters felt it necessary (and she was correct) to include a "List of Characters" at the beginning of the book.

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Oct 22, 2010

Steven rated it:

Elizabeth Peters is a pseudonym for Barbara Mertz, who holds a PhD. in Egyptology from University of Chicago. So her fictional stories of a woman Egyptologist are bound to have some degree of contextual authenticity. Unfortunately, although I made it through this mystery, I found that it never really engaged me. The "mystery" itself and the characters just didn't really seem very interesting. This book is the last in the series (following the internal chronology)--I may give her anothe More...

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Jun 26, 2010

Tyler rated it:

Synopsis: The book is part of the acclaimed Amelia Peabody series. Emerson and his wife Amelia are back in Luxor, Egypt excavating. Emerson has an idea of where a tomb may be located, but it is in the rights area of Howard Carter who eventually locates and excavates King Tut's tomb. Meanwhile, Amelia's family is being hounded by a mysterious group of people looking for somebody.

My Review: This book has generally received good reviews, but I found it to be dreadful. That may possibly More...

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Dec 06, 2010

Jordan rated it:

I randomly selected the auidobook from the library shelves and I wasn't disappointed in the least. Even though it's part of a series, I didn't miss a thing by not having any prior knowledge of the characters. There's a bit of murder and intrigue and archaeology. I enjoyed it thoroughly. (FYI: The audiobook voice person was AMAZING. She had a voice for each character and they were distinct, not that muddled voice work some audiobook readers do.)

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Nov 27, 2011

Cyndy rated it:

I loved all of the Elizabeth Peters books with her great personality and funny banter with people. She was entertaininga and all the books are pretty lite reading. She does a good job of transporting you to another time and place and you have a good time in the process. She is not for everyone and people are usually surprised I like her books but I think that it is becasue she is one of the earliest writers I started to read in "series". I was always excited to read the next one coming

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Aug 22, 2011

Ann rated it:

This Amelia Peabody adventure centers on Howard Carter's discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922.

Of course, the Emerson family gets caught up not only in the excitement of the discovery, but in fighting crime and all kinds of intrigue as well.

This was a very satisfying addition to the series.

I simultaneously read Carter's own account of the tomb's discovery. which made this book even more fun and interesting.

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Jan 06, 2012

Librarianforhim rated it:

A friend suggested I check out the Amelia Peabody mysteries and this one, book 18, in the series was the only one on our library shelf when I went to look for the series. So, I figured I'd start here and if I liked it, I'd go back and start with book one.

I loved this book, especially as narrated by Barbara Rosenblatt. Book 18 of the Amelia Peabody mysteries finds the family in the middle of a major archaeological find and a neferious plot that puts the family at risk. The characters More...

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Jan 28, 2008

Annie rated it:

Possibly the last Amelia Peabody book, the tomb of the Golden Bird covers THE event in early 20th century Egyptology--the discovery of King Tut's tomb by Carter and Carnarvon. It's impossible to write the Emersons into this too closely, but Peters does a good job of mixing the Tut storyline--which really starts in The Serpent on the Crown--in with the mystery. The Tomb of the Golden Bird is much more intrigue than it is Egyptology though--which is understandable. It doesn't cover the curse, wh More...

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May 20, 2010

Joann rated it:

When i happened on this series I read the dust jacket and thought Egypt and archelogy? Not my thing but i will give it a try. Well anyone who likes Indiana Jones and the Mummy movies will love this series. When i read the last one I thought when will the next one come out. Well I found it today and I can't wait to read it. I will come back on and tell you what i thought of it

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May 11, 2009

Janet rated it:

Peters always writes about her characters with such affection. Her knowledge of Egyptian tombs and early 20th century excavation methods come through loud and clear in all her books. Sethos, a.k.a way too many disguises to go into here, is my favorite character and I enjoyed seeing him prove that even a hardened antiquities-thief-turned-secret-agent can have his softer side

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Jun 11, 2010

J. rated it:

Elizabeth Peters manages to make archaeology interesting. You learn about arachaeology while you are reading an interesting story. You are interested in the story but learn about archaeology so that you are hardly aware of all that you learn. A good read.

J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"

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Apr 25, 2009

Jen rated it:

I tend to plow through authors. Especiall mystery authors. My sister-in-law recommended Elizabeth Peters. Peters is an Egyptologit - Biblical Archaeology is near and dear to my heart. So the combo of mystery and archaeology is great for me. The stories are not earth shaking. But they are entertaining. This is my second Peters book - and I will most likely read all she has written.

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Sep 23, 2010

Donna rated it:

Another good adventure starring Emerson and Peabody. As well as the mystery involved and the enjoyment of spending time with the Emerson family and friends, this book keeps your interest high by the discovery of King Tut's tomb and all the wonderful objects found therein. Read it and enjoy!

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