A new year, 1917, is dawning, and the great war that ravages the world shows no sign of abating. Oct, 2009 returning visitors to the world of amelia peabody will be enthralled by the latest mesmerizing adventure from the awardwinning grandmaster, and newcomers will succumb to her wiles as they are caught up in the tantalizing spell of the remarkable elizabeth peters and the golden one. All in all, the golden one was quite an entertaining read even if the storyline was not a very original one. Mertz earned her phd in egyptology in 1952 and published two nonfiction titles on life in ancient egypt. The golden one king county library system overdrive. Apr 05, 2005 listen to golden one audiobook by elizabeth peters. Thank you, elizabeth peters, for telling this exciting tale altogether in one volume. The golden one an amelia peabody novel of suspense. First, mwa grandmaster peters offers another amusing if wordy egyptian archeology mystery, set in 1917 and replete. Books by elizabeth peters author of crocodile on the. Elizabeth peters audio version performed by barbara rosenblat 4 stars deeds of the disturber is the fifth book in peters amelia peobody series. Elizabeth peters audiobooks download instantly today.
Elizabeth peters 192720 was an american author of suspense, mystery and thriller novels. Answering the siren call of egypt once more, amelia peabody and her husband and son, ramses, arrive at their home in luxor to learn of a new royal tomb ransacked by thieves. Barbara rosenblat a new year, 1917, is dawning, and the great war that ravages the world shows no sign of abating. Elizabeth peters is known for many great novels as well as series.
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. Audiobook narrator barbara rosenblat narrates the golden one by elizabeth peters in this audio book sample recording from the amelia p. Its not one of my favorites of hers, though it does have three distinctions that make it stand out in my mind. The amelia peabody mystery series in order elizabeth peters. Listen to golden one audiobook by elizabeth peters. Returning visitors to the world of amelia peabody will be enthralled by the latest mesmerizing adventure from the awardwinning grandmaster, and newcomers will succumb to her wiles as they are caught up in the tantalizing spell of the remarkable elizabeth peters and the golden one. Claire calcagni egyptologist amelia peabody embarks on another adventure after a royal tomb is ransacked by thieves, then the freshly slain corpse of a thief is discovered at the ancient site. As barbara michaels, she has written gothic suspense novels with spellbiding supernatural elements. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books. The first story deals with the search for an unknown tomb, one. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. New york times bestselling grand master elizabeth peters is at her stylish and suspenseful best in a richly woven tale of greed, treachery, and murder set against the tumultuous backdrop of wartime intrigue.
If youve never listened to an elizabeth peters book before, this is one you wont want to miss. The golden one is certain to be the best yet for the amelia peabody series. Elizabeth peters audio books elizabeth peters 192720 was born and brought up in illinois. Answering the siren call of egypt once more, amelia peabody and her family arrive at their home in.
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Answering the siren call of egypt once more, amelia. Undeterred by world war and enemy submarines, amelia peabody, grandmaster elizabeth peters indomitable archaeologistsleuth, once again sets sail for egypt, where ghosts of an ancient past and. Her top books include the curse of the pharaohs, the mummy case, and the golden one. In 1952, she received a phd in egyptology from the university of chicago. I loved reading the whole amelia peabody series in order, i got enthralled by the very first book, crocodile on the sandbank written by elizabeth peters, and then read every consecutive novel until the last one, the 19th in the series called a river in the sky. Elizabeth peters books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Elizabeth peters books list of books by author elizabeth peters. The golden one by elizabeth peters audio book simply.
Elizabeth peters 192720 was one of the pseudonyms of american writer barbara louise mertz, whose new york timesbestselling amelia peabody mysteries are often set against historical backdrops. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right. Elizabeth peters 192720 was born and brought up in illinois. The deeds of the disturber audiobook by elizabeth peters. 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. The amelia peabody series, book 14 elizabeth peters author, barbara rosenblat narrator, harperaudio publisher get audible free. Elizabeth peters has 59 books on goodreads with 500118 ratings. The emersons are one of my favorite fictional families. In this book, amelia, her husband radcliff emerson and their. The complete series list for an amelia peabody mystery elizabeth peters. Livre audio the golden one elizabeth peters audible.
An amelia peabody novel of suspense audiobook by elizabeth peters. Mass market paperback published in 2003, kindle edition, 0380978857 hardcover published in 2002, kindle edition publi. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. Elizabeth peters books list of books by author elizabeth. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to elizabeth peters. She is perhaps the best known for the mystery series she wrote as elizabeth peters featuring archaeologist and amateur sleuth amelia peabody. Elizabeth peters gets it right and the golden one is right at the top of her best style of writing. In seeing a large cat, amelia must ensnare a modernday killer, a bogus spiritualist, and a predatory debutante in the awesome valley of the kings. During her fiftyyear career, she wrote more than seventy novels and three nonfiction books on egypt. Audiobook narrator barbara rosenblat the golden one. Feb 22, 2011 but i must say that im glad that elizabeth peters did introduce this subplot as it proved to be a highly entertaining one with some really humorous moments. The amelia peabody series is a series of twenty historical mystery novels and one nonfiction companion volume written by egyptologist barbara mertz 192720 under the pen name elizabeth peters. Combining mystery with egyptian archeology peters was an archeologist as well as author, the books.
The first story deals with the search for an unknown tomb, one where some artifacts have started to appear on the black market. Narrator barbara rosenblats unique voice and eloquent. The golden one audiobook abridged listen instantly. She is best known for her amelia peabody series, in addition to her vicky bliss series. Elizabeth peters was one of the pseudonyms of american author barbara mertz, which she used from 1968 until her death in 20. Four complete lord peter wimsey novels hardcover, slight. The golden one, by elizabeth peters hardcover, small tear in bottom edge of dust jacket, otherwise excellent condition. Bestselling mystery author elizabeth peters has captured the hearts of thousands of readers with her spunky victorian egyptologist, amelia peabody emerson. Download the golden one audiobook by elizabeth peters. She received numerous writing awards and, in 2012, was given the first amelia peabody award, created in her honor.
May, 2014 returning visitors to the world of amelia peabody will be enthralled by the latest mesmerizing adventure from the awardwinning grandmaster, and newcomers will succumb to her wiles as they are caught up in the tantalizing spell of the remarkable elizabeth peters and the golden one. All the usual old friends, family, and bad guys show up. From the opening line to the last word, this book delivers unequalled suspense and colorful characters. She graduated with a phd in egyptology from the university of chicago, which is the basis for her amelia peabody series. Combining mystery with egyptian archeology peters was an archeologist as well as author, the books educate as well as entertain. Peters was named grand master at the inaugural anthony awards in 1986 and grand master by the mystery writers of america. Elizabeth peters, barbara rosenblat, recorded books.
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