4.5 stars

My blog post about this book is at this link.

Insane. Amazing. Heartbreaking. Fulfilling. Can't wait for the next one!

1914-15
Amelia 62, Emerson 59, Ramses 27, Nefret 30
Cairo/Giza

This is part of a favorite series. Amelia is a strong character who gives insight into Egyptian life, basics of archeology, and is witty too.

Ramses & Nefret - FINALLY!! Ramses is beaten severely and will be scarred. Evil cousin Percy is dead. Sethos is dead - and Emerson's illegitimate half-brother, but a spy for the English military and a hero.

I enjoyed this very, very much. But only because I'd read all the previous books first!

Unlike many series that really start dragging after 6 or 8 volumes, the Amelia Peabody series stays fresh. I loved volumes 11 and 12; once the "children" are grown and the world is at war, there are plenty of new adventures to be had.

Enjoyed this one a lot more than recent stories. Both books 11 & 12 have been more exciting the than the two or three books preceding.

I picked up this audiobook having never heard of the series before. In fact, I didn't realize it was one in a series until I started listening, I only noted that it was a highly rated book when I decided on a whim to purchase it. I really loved it! The reader was extraordinary in handling the huge cast of characters and the story managed to contain both overt and subtle humor without sacrificing drama, suspense, and even a little romance. I've been yearning for another since I finished it but the next book in the series is only available in MP3 in abridged format and there's no way I want to sacrifice any part of the story.

A good, fun read. I can see why the series has a following!