Crocodile on the Sandbank
Registered by The-Abbott of Lansing, Michigan USA on 10/2/2004
This book is in a Controlled Release!
This book is in a Controlled Release!
8 journalers for this copy...
Amelia Peabody's first Egyptian adventure!
Journal Entry 2 by The-Abbott at Exclusively Egyptian Bookbox in Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Released 19 yrs ago (10/6/2004 UTC) at Exclusively Egyptian Bookbox in Book Box, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Exchanged from the Egyptian bookbox
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Released to MarciNYC via bookrelay
Released to MarciNYC via bookrelay
Onto Mt TBR it goes...
A great read! I can't believe I've waited so long to read the Amelia Peabody books. I really felt like I was there in Egypt with Amelia and all -- the hot summer weather probably helped a bit too. I can't wait to read more in this series. I've got several of them coming to me from PaperBackSwap.com.
Journal Entry 7 by MarciNYC at PaperbackSwap.com in USPS, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, July 14, 2005
Received from paperbackswap.com member
CAUGHT IN RIO RANCHO NM USA
CAUGHT IN RIO RANCHO NM USA
Received from a paperbackswap.com member.
Am sending to Sidney1220, as part of a reverse wishlist relay.
Received in the mail. Thanks...
And this book actually survived a trip through the paperbackswap system and got journalled...I've sent so many of those out and only have heard back from 1 or 2...How can anybody not be curious or interested in bookcrossing?
4/7/06 I'm about halfway through this book and can't say that I'm enjoying it as much as the readers before me. Even though I like the flavor of the book and it reminds me of the movie "The Mummy", I find Amelia Peabody too unlikable. She seems to be forever looking down her nose at everybody and too sure of her own superiority and intelligence. She has stressed again and again that she's a plain woman, and it looks to me like she's trying too hard to over compensate her physical shortcomings by acting all stuck up and superior. The case of the missing mummy is somewhat interesting but not enough to make me eager to turn the pages.
And this book actually survived a trip through the paperbackswap system and got journalled...I've sent so many of those out and only have heard back from 1 or 2...How can anybody not be curious or interested in bookcrossing?
4/7/06 I'm about halfway through this book and can't say that I'm enjoying it as much as the readers before me. Even though I like the flavor of the book and it reminds me of the movie "The Mummy", I find Amelia Peabody too unlikable. She seems to be forever looking down her nose at everybody and too sure of her own superiority and intelligence. She has stressed again and again that she's a plain woman, and it looks to me like she's trying too hard to over compensate her physical shortcomings by acting all stuck up and superior. The case of the missing mummy is somewhat interesting but not enough to make me eager to turn the pages.
From the publisher:
Amelia Peabody, that indomitable product of the Victorian age, embarks on her first Egyptian adventure armed with unshakable self-confidence, a journal to record her thoughts, and, of course, a sturdy umbrella.
On her way, Amelia rescues young Evelyn Barton-Forbes, who has been "ruined" and abandoned on the streets of Rome by her rascally lover. With a typical disregard for convention, Amelia promptly hires her fellow countrywoman as a companion and takes her to Cairo.
Eluding Alberto, Evelyn's former lover, who wants her back, and Evelyn's cousin Lord Ellesmere, who wishes to marry her, the two women sail up the Nile. They disembark at an archeological site run by the Emerson brothers- the irascible, but dashing, Radcliffe and the amiable Walter. Son there little party is increased by one- one mummy, that is, and a singularly lively example of the species. Strange visitations, suspicious accidents, and a botched kidnapping convince Amelia that there is a plot afoot to harm Evelyn.
But no villain, or mummy, is a match for the doughty Amelia. How she arranges all to her satisfaction is just one of the pleasures of this delightfully witty mystery.
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So I found Amelia less grating during the second half of the book- either because I've gotten used to her abrupt ways or because she's finally met her match in Emerson, who refuses to let her run roughshod over him. It did not increase my enjoyment of the book by that much, however, as I found myself mostly bored by all the mummy sightings, which grew repetitious after a while. It also didn't help that I guessed, as I'm sure most of the readers did, who the villain was as soon as he made his appearance.
Amelia Peabody, that indomitable product of the Victorian age, embarks on her first Egyptian adventure armed with unshakable self-confidence, a journal to record her thoughts, and, of course, a sturdy umbrella.
On her way, Amelia rescues young Evelyn Barton-Forbes, who has been "ruined" and abandoned on the streets of Rome by her rascally lover. With a typical disregard for convention, Amelia promptly hires her fellow countrywoman as a companion and takes her to Cairo.
Eluding Alberto, Evelyn's former lover, who wants her back, and Evelyn's cousin Lord Ellesmere, who wishes to marry her, the two women sail up the Nile. They disembark at an archeological site run by the Emerson brothers- the irascible, but dashing, Radcliffe and the amiable Walter. Son there little party is increased by one- one mummy, that is, and a singularly lively example of the species. Strange visitations, suspicious accidents, and a botched kidnapping convince Amelia that there is a plot afoot to harm Evelyn.
But no villain, or mummy, is a match for the doughty Amelia. How she arranges all to her satisfaction is just one of the pleasures of this delightfully witty mystery.
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So I found Amelia less grating during the second half of the book- either because I've gotten used to her abrupt ways or because she's finally met her match in Emerson, who refuses to let her run roughshod over him. It did not increase my enjoyment of the book by that much, however, as I found myself mostly bored by all the mummy sightings, which grew repetitious after a while. It also didn't help that I guessed, as I'm sure most of the readers did, who the villain was as soon as he made his appearance.
Reserved for morgail. Placed in the mailbox.
Arrived today. Got this one through the BookRelay site.
Thanks Sidney1220!
TBR
Thanks Sidney1220!
TBR
A good mystery. The beginning moves a little slow, but the story picks up near the middle of the book. I'd love to read more of this series.
Journal Entry 16 by Morgail at bookbox in Wrap It Up Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, November 11, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (11/11/2006 UTC) at bookbox in Wrap It Up Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Added to Wyldewomin's Wrap It Up bookbox.
Added to Wyldewomin's Wrap It Up bookbox.
Taken from the !Third Time's the Charm Wrap It Up Bookbox.
Enjoyed the book but found the writing style a bit off putting. I know it was necessary to show Amelia Peabody's personality, but still not fun to read. I may read the next in the series, not sure as yet. Amelia is not a likable person, but yet is more human than most heroines!
Going to AngelfireStar
