The Crocodile on the Sandbank

What a marvellous, marvellous book. I've seen Elizabeth Peter's books around, of course, but knew nothing of what they were about, and the covers never particularly attracted me. After seeing them recommended on someone's blog, I thought I'd pick up the first of her Amelia Peabody series - and what......more

Cute cozy mystery set in Egypt. <--late 1800s, I think? I love audiobooks and use them all the time, but I think the voice actress in this one just didn't fit quite right. I kept thinking that the words were better/funnier than she was doing them justice. Amelia sounds like she's about 50 and the ch......more

Der erste Band um Hobby-Detektivin und -Archäologin Amelia Peabody. Sie ist Anfang 30, hat von ihrem Vater ein kleines Vermögen geerbt und ist für die damalige Zeit (die Geschichte spielt im viktorianischen Zeitalter) eine recht unabhängige Frau. Sie reist nach Ägypten, lernt unterwegs Evelyn Barton......more

The year is 1884 and the indomitable 32 year old Amelia Peabody, a self-proclaimed spinster in the making, sets off on an adventure in Egypt after her father unexpectedly dies and leaves her his fortune. Of course, this turns out to be a life-changing event that ignites her ceaseless love for Egypt......more

Amelia Peabody, who recently received a sizable fortune, is looking for a travel companion to join her on a magnificent adventure to Egypt. (Pick me, plz! 🙋‍♂️) She comes upon Evelyn, a stunning woman who is having a terrible day in Rome. Evelyn is the granddaughter of an Earl, and she was recently......more