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Crocodile on the Sandbank

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 1

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Crocodile on the Sandbank

By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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 Amelia Peabody inherited two things from her father: a considerable fortune and an unbendable will. The first allowed her to indulge in her life's passion. Without the second, the mummy's curse would have made corpses of them all.Don't miss the rest of the Amelia Peabody series.
You can also check out more of our Most Addictive Series.©2004 Elizabeth Peters (P)2004 Recorded Books Historical Mystery Fiction Mummy Ancient Egypt Suspense

Editorial reviews

Why we think it's Essential: Barbara Rosenblat's expert performance as Egyptologist Amelia Peabody is imaginative, witty, and great fun. Rosenblat has tremendous vocal range, capturing many characters of different genders and ethnicities. This rich and lively story is the first in Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series, and I can't wait to listen to the rest of them. — Diana Dapito
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The story is amusing and thrilling and the narration excellent! Egypt comes alive through Amelia Peabody 😊!

Perfectly splendid

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....I must love it. Would I love it so much if strong women explorers around the turn of the century, egypt, ancient Egypt, archaeology weren't my thing? Chuck in the adorable gruff exterior with the soft interior characters like Emerson in and what's not to love. Peabody is my all time favourite fictional heroine. Barbara rosenblatts narration is exceptional

3rd time around for the whole series

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I love the characters, the story, and a most wonderful narrator. A truly delightful read.

Delightful

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great, here are my 15 words, this is one of my favourite books, i love it, read other reviews for more detail.

great

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Such a delightful story!
Hilarious and witty and full of adventure and suspense.
Superbly narrated to capture each character wonderfully!

Marvelous witty exhilarating!

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The story line is excellent. I was sorry when this story ended. I would loved to hear more of their explorations around Cairo.

Great story

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Yes, Barbara Rosenblat is Amelia Peabody...and Emily Polifax. She is a wonderful voice actor and I am very glad she connected with Elizabeth Peters through her narration. Both are amazingly talented.

Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Rosenblat. Wonderful.

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It’s wonderful, the performance amazing, the characters wonderful it’s the charm and wit of PG Wodehouse meets Indiana Jones armed with a parasol instead of the firearm.

Cozy mystery

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