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Elizabeth Peters

Amelia Peabody is Elizabeth Peters' most brilliant and best-loved creation, a thoroughly Victorian feminist who takes the stuffy world of archaeology by storm with her shocking men's pants and no-nonsense attitude! In this first adventure, our headstrong heroine decides to use her substantial inheritance to see the world. On her travels, she rescues a gentlewoman in distress - Evelyn Barton-Forbes - and the two become friends. The two companions continue to Egypt where they face mysteries, mummies and the redoubtable Radcliffe Emerson, an outspoken archaeologist, who doesn't need women to help him solve mysteries -- at least that's what he thinks!

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Author

Elizabeth Peters

Pages

304

Publisher

Little, Brown Book Group

Published Date

2011-09-01

ISBN

178033446X 9781780334462

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"The beginning of a favorite series, and one worth reading many times.<br/><br/>Great interview with the author (Library of Congress 2003) at :https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-3355?fbclid=IwAR0AV9K6fYvBE9TKkoALvUFUnd1M09tbHwogLFXHxF83hhyWEk9I9p8njHs<br/><br/>About the series and link to reviews: https://elifthereader.com/reading-projects/amelia-peabody-series/"

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Terrell Fritz

"There are 20 books in the AP #series. Highly recommended. My favorite series ever read & listened to (nar. by Barbara Rosenblat). I’ve actually listened to it twice because I loved it so. Be prepared to fall in love and become friends with these characters. The 20th book was ghostwritten due to Elizabeth Peters death. It is the only book that I struggled with from this series. Will likely revisit to see if I can make sense of what felt like a very confused reminiscence during a soft crime. "

LailaAnn

"The era of manners meets developing industry"

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Kris Kircher

"Flirty and feisty. The historical backdrop is so vivid you can taste the coffee. "

Charity W

"First in a series of absolutely delightful books. I had a huge Egyptology obsession when I was a kid and have always been self-sufficient, with a tendency towards solving mysteries, getting myself into trouble, and a romantic swoon aspect juxtaposed with ‘tomboy’ sensibilities. Needless to say, I identified with Amelia from the beginning."

Tammy

"Unique mystery series "

Tina Thompson

"I've read the entire series and then some. I have a least favorite, but I couldn't pick a favorite because I loved Amelia all to pieces and just recommend reading her entire journey in order. Even my least favorite. Hah. "