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Barbara louise mertz september 29, 1927 august 8, 20 was an american author who wrote under her own name as well as under the pseudonyms elizabeth peters and barbara michaels. Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook, by elizabeth peters. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 337 pages and is available in paperback format. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters epub, pdf.
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. A wonderful book in an exotic setting full of adventure, intrigue, fun, romance and so much more. She published a broad range of literature across a multitude of series including, but not limited to, her most famous work the 19book amelia peabody series. In 1952, she received a phd in egyptology from the university of chicago.
Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook, written by elizabeth. I cant wait to download my next elizabeth peters tale with amelia peabody. Crocodile on the sandbank the amelia peabody series, book 1. For fans of the books any of the audio books read by barbara rosenblat is a joy. As someone else pointed out, the mystery aspect of crocodile on the sandbank is not the. Set in 1884, this is the first installment in what has become a beloved bestselling series. Crocodile on the sandbank, miss marple crossed with indiana. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters, first edition.
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Amelia peabody, that indomitable product of the victorian age, embarks on her first egyptian adventure armed with unshakable selfconfidence, a journal to record her. Wodehouse and jane austen, proving that reading can be light and enjoyable without sacrificing quality or even. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read crocodile on the sandbank. At thirtytwo, strongwilled amelia peabody, a selfproclaimed spinster, decides to. Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook listen instantly.
Jun 20, 2005 crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters, 9781845293888, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Elizabeth peters has 83 books on goodreads with 498815 ratings. Born and brought up in illinois, she earned her ph. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. So, when a friend recommended elizabeth peters amelia peabody mysteries starting with crocodile on the sandbank, i jumped right in. Audiobook narrator barbara rosenblat crocodile on sandbank. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Buy crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters online at alibris. Books by elizabeth peters author of crocodile on the sandbank. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters overdrive.
Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters alibris. Amelia peabody, that indomitable product of the victorian age, embarks on her first egyptian adventure armed with unshakable selfconfidence, a journal to record her thoughts, and, of course, a sturdy umbrella. Listen to crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters at. Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook elizabeth peters. Jun 22, 2005 listen to crocodile on the sandbank audiobook by elizabeth peters. Pdf crocodile on the sandbank book by elizabeth peters. In the book crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters, main hero amelia after the death of his father inherits his estate, download. Elizabeth peters is a fine writer whose books are smart, funny, wellstructured, and beautifully written. Washington post book world grand views of egyptian antiquities. English gentlewoman amelia peabody has recently inherited and she is now at loose ends. Crocodile on the sandbank, the first in the amelia peabody mystery series, is a perfectly splendid cozy mystery. Crocodile on the sandbank amelia peabody book 1 kindle edition by peters, elizabeth. Her best books like those of georgette heyer, mary stewart, dorothy sayers, and a handful of others follow in the steps of p. At thirtytwo, strongwilled amelia peabody, a selfproclaimed spinster, decides to use her ample inheritance to indulge her passion, egyptology.
She does different voices for all of the characters and brings them to life just as i imagined them to be when reading the book. She was the first voice to give life to amelia peabody. Posted february 24, 2016 by jenny, readers advisor. I love the indomitable force of nature that is miss amelia peabody. Amelia peabody inherited two things from her father. Click to read more about crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters. And i would download other books narrated by susan omalley, as long as she is not speaking for a late victorian force of nature. Pdf crocodile on the sandbank book by elizabeth peters free. 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 inheriting some money from her late father she decides to indulge her passion on a grand tour trip to rome and then on to cairo and the.
Similar era, similarly cranky and forthright spinster protagonist, similar sort of love affair, similar witty dialog and observations. Crocodile on the sandbank by peters, elizabeth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Peters was named grand master at the inaugural anthony awards in 1986 and grand master by. The books title, crocodile on the sandbank, comes from a poem written on an ancient papyrus walter translates in the course of the story, and it seems to represent the danger that lies between a lover and his beloved, as well as the courage the lover shows in risking that crocodile. Who would you cast in a movie adapted from this book. I feel very lucky to be invited over another blog, which has never happened before, and i felt overjoyed when ana, the cheeky little devil she is.
To listen to another, less talented reader, who gives very little differentiation to the characters is very unsatisfying. Crocodile on the sandbank amelia peabody book 1 kindle. Elizabeth peters is a fine writer whose books are smart, funny, wellstructured. She also wrote as barbara michaels as well as her own name. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters goodreads. Peters is a writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key. Crocodile on the sandbank crocodile on the sandbank audiobook, by elizabeth peters. Meet egyptologist amelia peabody in the first mystery in the victorianera set. She earned her phd in egyptology from the university of chicagos famed oriental institute and went on to become a new york times bestselling author whose novels were often set agai.
Elizabeth peters was one of the pseudonyms of american author barbara mertz, which she used from 1968 until her death in 20. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters librarything. 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. Download or stream the crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading crocodile on the sandbank amelia peabody book 1. Crocodile on the sandbank ebook written by elizabeth peters. It is the first in the amelia peabody series of novels and takes place in 18841885.
Elizabeth peters 192720 was born and brought up in illinois. As someone else pointed out, the mystery aspect of crocodile on the sandbank is not the strongest part of this novel. Crocodile on the sandbank audiobook by elizabeth peters. Information on buying and collecting crocodile on the sandbank by peters, elizabeth with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. Is the experience of reading crocodile on the sandbank similar to other mysteries you have read. Audiobook narrator barbara rosenblat narrates crocodile on the sandbank, by elizabeth peters, in this sample recording of the audio bo. Elizabeth peters author of crocodile on the sandbank. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters books on. She earned her phd in egyptology from the university of chicagos famed oriental institute and went on to become a new york times bestselling author whose novels were often set against historical backdrops. Crocodile on the sandbank is a historical mystery novel by elizabeth peters, first published in 1975. Crocodile on the sandbank this is a wonderful book. Free download or read online crocodile on the sandbank pdf epub book.
Books by elizabeth peters author of crocodile on the. On her way, amelia rescues young evelyn bartonforbes, who has been ruined and. The first edition of the novel was published in 1975, and was written by elizabeth peters. I read crocodile on the sandbank many years ago and have reread it numerous times since. Jul 12, 2010 elizabeth petersbarbara michaelsbarbara mertz so deserves attention from da. I am always wanting new, entertaining books to read. Crocodile on the sandbank is the first of the amelia peabody series, and my first read by elizabeth peters. Download your audiobooks to listen offline, or stream directly from our site or. While she was best known for her mystery and suspense novels, in the 1960s she authored two books on ancient egypt, both of which have. Crocodile on the sandbank by elizabeth peters fictiondb.
Collecting crocodile on the sandbank by peters, elizabeth. Listen to crocodile on the sandbank audiobook by elizabeth peters. I found it to be a nice departure from my usual romance fare that has left me looking forward to trying the next book in the series when im, once again, in the mood for something different. Download the crocodile on the sandbank audiobook by. Crocodile on the sandbank ebook by elizabeth peters. Mar 01, 2010 crocodile on the sandbank ebook written by elizabeth peters. Download the crocodile on the sandbank audiobook by elizabeth. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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