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A review by krisrid
He Shall Thunder in the Sky by Elizabeth Peters
5.0
This was the BEST Emerson/Peabody book yet!! I LOVED this one!!
The Emersons are back in Egypt, but nothing is "as usual" this year. There is a threat of war and the British are fearful of an attack on the Suez Canal by those locals opposed to British rule and desiring Egypt's independance. Because of this, many Egyptians are interned in India - including the Emerson's son-in-law David. This is particularly upsetting for the family, since David's wife, and Emerson's niece, Lia is ready to deliver her first baby any day and is back in England with her parents.
Ramses, who is ostensibly opposed to the war, has become a pariah among the British expatriates in Egypt and has collected quite a quantity of white feathers. But it quickly becomes apparent that Ramses is more involved in the war than anyone realizes. And, of course, where Ramses goes, Emerson, Amelia, and Nefret are soon to follow!
All the Emerson nemesises make appearances - Sethos and Percy in particular cause a great deal of trouble for the family. Not much Archeology is done in this outing, but the story is full of excitement, danger and drama.
Without giving any spoilers, there are are number of BIG revelations and surprises delivered in this book which is why it's my favourite so far. We also get the usual banter between Peabody and Emerson, and Ramses and Nefret, which is probably THE BEST feature of these books.
Although the story of the war and the sad and frightening aspects it brings have a serious tone - very respectfully handled by Elizabeth Peters by the way - the overall tone of the book is full of the quirks and lovable aspects hanging around with the Emersons always deliver. The revalations previously mentioned can be expected to change the tone and approach of the coming books, but absolutely in a great way and I'm ver looking forward to those coming books as a result. If you love the Emersons, you will not be disappointed in this installment at all!!
The Emersons are back in Egypt, but nothing is "as usual" this year. There is a threat of war and the British are fearful of an attack on the Suez Canal by those locals opposed to British rule and desiring Egypt's independance. Because of this, many Egyptians are interned in India - including the Emerson's son-in-law David. This is particularly upsetting for the family, since David's wife, and Emerson's niece, Lia is ready to deliver her first baby any day and is back in England with her parents.
Ramses, who is ostensibly opposed to the war, has become a pariah among the British expatriates in Egypt and has collected quite a quantity of white feathers. But it quickly becomes apparent that Ramses is more involved in the war than anyone realizes. And, of course, where Ramses goes, Emerson, Amelia, and Nefret are soon to follow!
All the Emerson nemesises make appearances - Sethos and Percy in particular cause a great deal of trouble for the family. Not much Archeology is done in this outing, but the story is full of excitement, danger and drama.
Without giving any spoilers, there are are number of BIG revelations and surprises delivered in this book which is why it's my favourite so far. We also get the usual banter between Peabody and Emerson, and Ramses and Nefret, which is probably THE BEST feature of these books.
Although the story of the war and the sad and frightening aspects it brings have a serious tone - very respectfully handled by Elizabeth Peters by the way - the overall tone of the book is full of the quirks and lovable aspects hanging around with the Emersons always deliver. The revalations previously mentioned can be expected to change the tone and approach of the coming books, but absolutely in a great way and I'm ver looking forward to those coming books as a result. If you love the Emersons, you will not be disappointed in this installment at all!!