For archaeologist Amelia Peabody and her family, the allure of Egypt remains as powerful as ever, even in this tense time of World War. But nowhere...
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Oct 26, 2011
Sandra
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I am a latecomer to the Amelia Peabody mystery series. Beginning my acquaintance with #13 in the series, I didn't feel lost at all. I was soon enveloped in the bustling family and busy excavations of Amelia Peabody Emerson, her handsome and erudite archeologist husband Radcliffe Emerson, and their growing family and extended Egyptian family. Set in Egypt around World War I, the books apparently always involve murders, thefts involving precious tomb artifacts, political intrigue, and even espiona
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Aug 19, 2011
Ann
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The saga of the Egyptological Emerson family continues. Lord of the Silent begins with their return to Egypt as WWI threatens, yet again, to pull them into its midst.
Even as they retreat to their beloved Luxor they are not immune to the effects of the war.
When Amelia discovers a recently dead body in a tomb, which is then followed by the discovery of others, they are plunged right into the thick of things, as usual.
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Even as they retreat to their beloved Luxor they are not immune to the effects of the war.
When Amelia discovers a recently dead body in a tomb, which is then followed by the discovery of others, they are plunged right into the thick of things, as usual.
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Jun 19, 2011
April
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Another enjoyable book about the Emersons's (old and young). This time Ramses and Nefret are looking into their own mystery just as Emerson and Peabody are looking into one. They don't realize that they are connected! Of course there are dead bodies and new characters. I really liked Senna she is almost like Ramses was when he was little.
The Master is back again, is he helping the Emerson's or up to his old tricks again?
It was great seeing Ramses and Nefret try is settle into t More...
The Master is back again, is he helping the Emerson's or up to his old tricks again?
It was great seeing Ramses and Nefret try is settle into t More...
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Jan 18, 2009
Monica
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Much to my own surprise, I decided to give this book four stars even though I had quite a few gripes about it, so obviously there were many things that I liked about it. The story was engaging. The characters were likable. Due to the characters alone, I would read more of the Peabody series, and maybe I should have prior to reading this book. Although the book did a good job of explaining history from the past books in the series, I think that I would have benefited from reading the previous
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Aug 29, 2011
Bridget
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This is the thirteenth Amelia Peabody mystery in publishing order (the fifteenth in chronological order due to Guardian of the Horizon and A River in the Sky being added later) and takes place in 1915-16, a year after the events of He Shall Thunder in the Sky.
Ramses and Nephret make their debut as a married couple. World War I still rages. The British want to enlist Ramses in some capacity in the war effort again, but he declines, and the Emersons head to Egypt for archaeological e More...
Ramses and Nephret make their debut as a married couple. World War I still rages. The British want to enlist Ramses in some capacity in the war effort again, but he declines, and the Emersons head to Egypt for archaeological e More...
Apr 21, 2011
Jamie
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More fun with the Emerson-Peabodys: another nice little murder mystery amid the scenic background of the tombs of ancient Egyptian royalty, which are still being doggedly explored despite the worries and inconveniences of a World War. As long as you don't expect this book to be as amazing as the previous one, He Shall Thunder in the Sky, you should be entertained.
I have never grown tired of what serves as romantic banter between Emerson and Peabody. Peters has done a wonderful job de More...
I have never grown tired of what serves as romantic banter between Emerson and Peabody. Peters has done a wonderful job de More...
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Dec 27, 2011
Angela
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Apr 13, 2011
Rach
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Will that guy never die? It was over the top before, and now it's becoming absolutely ridiculous. The mystery in this novel was extra confusing this time, as there were multiple things going on, and it was hard at times to unwrap which ones mattered and which ones didn't. I loved seeing Ramses and Nefret start their life together, and figure out how to make their marriage work. And I am glad Sethos came back, because I really do like him. The only person I really don't like is Margaret Minton -
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Dec 06, 2010
Kathy
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Aug 17, 2011
Emily
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Enjoyable - I had forgotten much of this story. A good look at relationships within the Emerson family as they change and develop in lieu of Ramses and Nefret's marriage, Amelia's attempt to be more open in her affections for her son, and the newly discovered family connection to Sethos, while still packing in action, mystery and archaeological adventure.
Mar 13, 2011
Sylvia
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I love to read these books during the school year. They are lively, witty, and interesting but more importantly easy reads. Yes, it is part of a series but this series is unique in that it grows (as do the main characters, who age!!!) and reflects events in history.
The basic series follows an Egyptologist wife and husband Amelia Peabody and Radcliffe Emerson, their children Ramses and Nefret, and their extended family and friends. Real events in Egyptological, Egyptian, and Britis More...
The basic series follows an Egyptologist wife and husband Amelia Peabody and Radcliffe Emerson, their children Ramses and Nefret, and their extended family and friends. Real events in Egyptological, Egyptian, and Britis More...
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Jul 26, 2010
Kaye
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Not my favorite book, but I still love the series. This one has Nefret an Ramses adjusting to married life. The Emerson's return to Egypt and of course a body shows up. Some far fetched twists and turns but I do like how the family sticks together and embrace their own eccentricities.
Oct 18, 2011
Nikki
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Another wonderfully fun episode of the Amelia Peabody series. I always listen to the audio version because the narrator (Barbara Rosenblat) brings the characters to life in a magical way. Oh how these books make me laugh!!!!! I really wish there were more than 5 stars.
Apr 06, 2010
Grace
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Amelia Peabody is such a good role model for negligent moms everywhere who let their kids go free range. And I mean that in the best possible way. But the tricky plot twists in this one did stretch credulity.
Jun 16, 2009
Rachel
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Jan 06, 2009
Cynthia
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Not everyone likes these more detailed later novels in the series but i really like them a lot, I find they're richer and more interesting without losing their goofy superficial predictable fun-ness.
Feb 24, 2008
Dacia
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Jan 04, 2012
Lori
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This is the first "book" I have read from this series. I have read all the others as audio books. I really enjoyed the story and look forward to the next book in the series.
Jul 07, 2009
Libby
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Mar 31, 2011
Helen
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densely packed action, satisfying, not a book to rush through, obviously
Dec 11, 2010
Marita
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Costing with the others in the Series. Nothing much new or exciting in this one.
Aug 22, 2010
Carol
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Best audiobook series ever. Amelia and Emerson only get better with age.
Aug 31, 2011
Janice
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Loved it! Interesting to see a couple of relationships that have developed! Could use a little less swearing--espcially from the younger Emersons. But Peters does a great job holding your interest.
Dec 24, 2009
Lindsey
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Mar 02, 2009
Kit
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This was really fun--I want to read the earlier books! Sue is now reading it and likes it, too.
