Crocodile on the sandbank by barbara mertz, whose pseudonym is elizabeth peters is the first of her amelia peabody series of a victorian era woman learning the science of egyptology. Praise for elizabeth peters and crocodile on the sandbank a writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key. Beautiful writing felt like i was there looking at the sunsets and holding my breath with the adventures. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters, first. Crocodile on the sandbank is the first of the amelia peabody series, and my first read by elizabeth peters. It is the first in the amelia peabody series of novels and takes place in 18841885.
Opening line of crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters. Having recently lost her father and inherited his fortune, amelia peabody is determined to see the. It was that welldeveloped, almost like a slow burn romance. Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook by elizabeth peters try our site with free audio books. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Crocodile on the sandbank was so thrilling and went beyond my expectations. Either i do, or i simply chose the right book with which to renew that genre interest, because i found crocodile on the sandbank to be an enjoyable read. Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook listen instantly. Here are the books featuring amelia peabody in order from first to last. Crocodile on the sandbank on apple books apple apple.
As someone else pointed out, the mystery aspect of crocodile on the sandbank. Rather, she is much more interested in doing the things that she would like. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Crocodile on the sandbank throughly enjoyed this book. Given that its read by barbara rosenblatt, it seems that you can count on an enjoyable number. Of all the idiotic contrivances foisted upon helpless womankind, the bustle is certainly the worst. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads. Amelia peabody is a detective and archaeologist in victorian england. Amelia peabody is elizabeth peters most brilliant and bestloved creation, a thoroughly victorian feminist who takes the stuffy world of archaeology by storm with her shocking mens pants and nononsense. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters books on. Is the experience of reading crocodile on the sandbank. Crocodile on the sandbank amelia peabody, book 1 mass.
Elizabeth peters 32yearold victorian gentlewoman, amelia peabody receives a rather large inheritance and decides to use it for travel. I found it to be a nice departure from my usual romance fare that has left me looking forward to trying the next book. Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook by elizabeth peters. According to my mother, i have a fondness for books set in egypt around the turn of the 20th century. At thirtytwo, strongwilled amelia peabody, a selfproclaimed. Crocodile on the sandbank by peters, elizabeth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. So, when a friend recommended elizabeth peters amelia peabody mysteries starting with crocodile on the sandbank, i jumped right in.
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Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters librarything. Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook, written by elizabeth. Pdf crocodile on the sandbank book by elizabeth peters. Crocodile on the sandbank is the first book in quite a large series of novels featuring a rather upper class, victorian lady called amelia peabody, she has a passion for egyptology and archaeology and after. Books by elizabeth peters writers similar to elizabeth peters. Amelia peabody had no intention of becoming an egyptologist. Books by elizabeth peters authors like elizabeth peters. If you liked the crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters, here are some books like this. Free download or read online crocodile on the sandbank pdf epub book. Either i do, or i simply chose the right book with which to renew that genre interest, because i found crocodile on the sandbank. The glee with which i consumed the amelia peabody book. Meet egyptologist amelia peabody in the first mystery in the victorianera set, new york times bestselling sparkling series marilyn stasio, new york times book.
Amelia peabody, that indomitable product of the victorian age, embarks on her first egyptian. The last few minutes of the book acted as an epilogue which gave me all the feels, but also seemed premature, given that 19 more books follow in the series. Buy crocodile on the sandbank reissue by elizabeth peters isbn. Crocodile on the sandbank 1988 read online free books. The first edition of the novel was published in 1975, and was written by elizabeth peters. At thirtytwo, strongwilled amelia peabody, a selfproclaimed spinster, decides to use her ample inheritance to. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters, hardcover. She was the first voice to give life to amelia peabody.
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Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read crocodile on the sandbank. Lois mc master bujold j d robb laurie r king anne perry mary stewart jennifer crusie dorothy gilman deanna raybourn jacqueline winspear. Without knowing, id imagine that gail carriger had read elizabeth peters amelia peabody series beginning with crocodile on the sandbank before writing blameless et seq. Audiobook narrator barbara rosenblat narrates crocodile on the sandbank, by elizabeth peters, in this sample recording of the audio book in the. Set in 1884, this is the first installment in what has become a beloved bestselling series. Who would you cast in a movie adapted from this book. Books similar to crocodile on the sandbank amelia peabody. Washington post book worldgrand views of egyptian antiquities. Crocodile on the sandbank amelia peabody book 1 kindle. Elizabeth peters, barbara rosenblat, recorded books. Crocodile on the sandbank amelia peabody book 1 kindle edition by peters, elizabeth.
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