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Crocodile on the Sandbank

Miss Marple crossed with Indiana Jones!
By Elizabeth Peters
Series: Amelia Peabody
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Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters introduces readers to Amelia Peabody, a strong-willed Victorian woman with a passion for archaeology. When she travels to Egypt, Amelia stumbles upon mysteries involving a mummy that seems to come to life, threatening the safety of her group. The story blends thrilling mysteries with humour and romantic intrigue, set against the backdrop of Egypt in the late 19th century.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of mystery and archaeology, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Egypt. With a spirited female protagonist, it offers a delightful mix of humour, romance, and suspense that draws the reader into a world of ancient artefacts and hidden tombs. Fans of historical fiction with a touch of adventure are likely to find this an engaging read.

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Crocodile on the Sandbank

In this adventure, the 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.

In this adventure, the 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.

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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!

Think Miss Marple with early feminist gloss crossed with Indiana Jones... Dastardly deeds, whirlwind romances, curious mummies and all the fun and intrigue of Egyptian excavations, with a heroine who wields a sturdy parasol rather than a magnum. Accomplished entertainment. Guardian

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Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters receives praise for its engaging entertainment value, likened to an adventurous mix of Miss Marple and Indiana Jones. Readers highly anticipate the series, highlighting the book's popularity reflected by its demand in public libraries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781845293888

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Robinson Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 229g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Elizabeth Peters Fiction General Fiction Series: Amelia Peabody

About the Author

Elizabeth Peters is a prolific and successful novelist with over fifty novels to her credit. She is internationally renowned for her mystery stories, especially those featuring indomitable heroine Amelia Peabody. She lives in a historic farmhouse in Frederick, Maryland, with six cats and two dogs.

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