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Crocodile on the Sandbank

by Elizabeth Peters
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From a New York Times bestselling author, a Victorian-era thriller featuring Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, a self-proclaimed spinster and heiress who's unrattled by anyone–including mummies.
The unshakeable Amelia Peabody embarks on an Egyptian adventure armed with 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 women sail up the Nile to an archeological site run a pair of handsome brothers.
Strange visitations, suspicious accidents, and a botched kidnapping convince Amelia that there is a plot afoot to harm Evelyn. Now Amelia finds herself up against an unknown enemy–and perilous forces that threaten to make her first Egyptian trip also her last...
 
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Series: Amelia Peabody Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Kindle Book

  • ISBN: 9781609416386
  • Release date: March 1, 2010

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780446573214
  • Release date: March 1, 2010

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780446573214
  • File size: 2314 KB
  • Release date: March 1, 2010

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Fantasy Fiction Mystery Thriller

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.9
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:5

From a New York Times bestselling author, a Victorian-era thriller featuring Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, a self-proclaimed spinster and heiress who's unrattled by anyone–including mummies.
The unshakeable Amelia Peabody embarks on an Egyptian adventure armed with 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 women sail up the Nile to an archeological site run a pair of handsome brothers.
Strange visitations, suspicious accidents, and a botched kidnapping convince Amelia that there is a plot afoot to harm Evelyn. Now Amelia finds herself up against an unknown enemy–and perilous forces that threaten to make her first Egyptian trip also her last...
 
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Fantasy Fiction Mystery Thriller