Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody Mystery, #1)

by Elizabeth Peters

Meet Egyptologist Amelia Peabody in the first mystery in the Victorian-era set, New York Times bestselling "sparkling series" (Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review).

"If Indiana Jones were female, a wife, and a mother who lived in Victorian times, he would be Amelia Peabody Emerson."--Publishers Weekly

Amelia Peabody, that indomitable product of the Victorian age, embarks on her debut Egyptian adventure armed with unshakable self-confidence, a journal to record her thoughts, and, of course, a sturdy umbrella. On her way to Cairo, Amelia rescues young Evelyn Barton-Forbes, who has been abandoned by her scoundrel lover. Together the two...

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Reviewed by Shreela on

1 of 5 stars

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Somewhat modern book trying to sound early 20th century, ugh. Especially stretching the story to the point of being tedious. But since this series seems to be beloved, I'll try the 2nd book, but won't force-finish like I did with this one.

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