Sunday, February 8, 2009
#21/81 Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
First in the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters, Crocodile on the Sandbank introduces the reader to Amelia Peabody, a wealthy spinster determined to see the world. In her first adventure, she meets up with a "ruined" young woman down on her luck at a time when Amelia needs a companion. Together the two set off for Egypt to see the Pyramids and Egyptian artifacts. The two ladies encounter two gentlemen in Cairo who allow them to join their expedition and dig. The book is well written since the plot builds and there is rarely a lull in the action. Full of historical background, the story does not lack for mystery or romance. The characters are vibrant and forceful. The heroine is witty and charming and the gentlemen are just what you expect for the time period. This book was delightful and informative while being very entertaining and I look forward to the next in the series.
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I enjoyed this book when I finally read it last year. I joined Amelia Peabody somewhere in the middle of the books, so it was fun to read this book and see where it all started.
I liked this one, but I have to admit that I didn't enjoy the rest of the series nearly as much, and in fact, I only read 1 more. But this one was fun.
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