The Curse of the Pharaohs
by Elizabeth Peters
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Read in November, 2007
The second of the Amelia Peabody mysteries was very enjoyable (although I wondered for a little while about how dense she could possibly be about her husband's feelings, it was endearing rather than annoying). Again, the mystery was not so much the point of the book, although it kept me agreeably entertained - it's the witty dialogue, characters and atmosphere which are so delightful about these books. The next one I'm reading is an audio book - I think they'll be tremendous fun to listen to.
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Read in July, 2007
Second Amelia Peabody mystery. I was not that crazy about the first book in this series. Thought i would give the second a try in audio format and enjoyed it much more than the first one. I'm not sure if this was just a better story than the first or if these books just work better for me in audio rather than writen form. Will try more of these in audio.
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Read in October, 2007
Elizabeth Peters characters are so intriguing and the travels and experiences of the Emerson family in Egypt are historically accurate; I love the references to wars and conflicts, the British occupation, local culture and dress, customs and rituals, and vivid descriptions of Cairo's busy streets.
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Read in October, 2007
This was a good historical mystery. I liked the interaction between Peabody and Emerson as they both try to solve the string of murders surrounding the archaeological dig. I look forward to reading third book in the series, The Mummy Case.
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Read in March, 2007
This is fun like the first one and jumps quite a few years to tell this story. I wish we had seen a little more of the time when Radcliffe and Amelia were first married, but being a mystery series it probably wouldn't have fit too well.
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Read in April, 1992
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anyone who enjoys historical 'fiction'
Peters incorporates a lot of historical detail about Egypt at the turn of the century. She still manages to make her characters intriguing, and makes you want to know more about them. #2 in the series
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Read in August, 2007
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Shelley
This is a really fun adventure book...another great one in the Amelia Peabody series. Just be warned...most of the homor is found when you read between the lines.
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The second Amelia Peabody Emerson installment is still a lot of fun, with some great moments, but it's not one of the best in the series. Still...worth it!
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Read in January, 2008
Once thought of becoming an Egyptologist and enjoy literature of and from the Victorian Age. A little light and predictable but still enjoyable.
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Read in February, 2008
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A few weeks ago, I met a real live cat named Bastet. She was beautiful. She's an Egyptian Mau. She lives in a yarn shop. Lucky cat.
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Another installment in the Peabody series. Not as good as the first, but still solid.
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The second in the Peabody series, enjoyed it but not quite as good as the first.
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#2 for Amelia Peabody (and her growing entourage). Think of Lord Carnarvon...
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Read in March, 2006
A fun, quick read but one of the least memorable of the series.
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Read in December, 2007
1892, Amelia 40, Ramses 5
Valley of the Kings
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Read in January, 2008
The second book in the Amelia Peabody series
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Read in September, 2007
Review forthcoming.
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