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The Ape Who Guards the Balance

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 10

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The Ape Who Guards the Balance

By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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Against the romantic backdrop of Edwardian Egypt, the irresistible Amelia Peabody and her charmingly unconventional family prove themselves to be formidable foes of villainy. In The Ape Who Guards the Balance, Amelia must muster all of her considerable skills of detection to unravel a snarled web of stolen archeological treasures, murderous cults, and fallen women.

The Peabody-Emerson family has set sail for Egypt and the 1907 archaeological season. But a mint-condition papyrus of the Book of the Dead falls into their hands, and the prospects for the 1907 archaeological season turn deadly.

This captivating best seller showcases the talent that caused the Mystery Writers of America to name Elizabeth Peters a Grand Master. With Barbara Rosenblat's dazzling narration, you will find yourself held pleasurably in the balance of this exotic mystery.

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Why You Should Download This Audiobook: An Elizabeth Peters mystery is like opening a jewelry box belonging to a famous, well-traveled aunt. Aglow among riches, you marvel at stories she tells you about each piece, where it came from, who made it. These stories transport you to another time and place, and you sit listening with rapt attention. Elizabeth Peters has the same effect on her fans. With a stroke of her pen, she transports you to Egypt at the time of Howard Carter: a vast, exotic landscape filled with archaeologists hot on the trail of antiquites. Several our our nonfiction loving editors welcomed this novel as a change of pace from standard fare; it pays to travel every once in a while.

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"An appealing cast of characters is led by a curious and adventurous heroine capable of handling any crisis that appears. The setting among ancient Egyptian ruins is an ever-fascinating one. Barbara Rosenblat's reading is lively, and her characterizations effective." (Library Journal)
Engaging Characters • Intriguing Mystery • Historical Authenticity • Emotional Depth • Compelling Plot

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More of a teenage Nancy Drew meets The Hardy Boys! Peabody and Emerson take a backseat to adolescent relationships.

Wow! A disappointing book in the series!

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Every one in the series has been a joy to read or listen to. The narration was nicely done.

Emilia Peabody

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Frankly, one would assume that Peters' storytelling would wane on occasion, but no. She crafts her stories with finesse, wry humor. Though I hold out for the next time she will describe her husband's 'sapphirine' eyes... a term too oft used, I am reaching for just anything that rubs me. I cannot really complain, the story as always is engrossing, the family web and intricate emotional subplot as Ramses and his closest friends try to decipher the secret life of Amelia. I really think the narrative device Ms. Peters starts to employ (the newly found texts - 'Manuscript H' written by other members of the family) so as to present other perspectives is truly well done. The first author I have followed from book to book. A must read series and The Ape Who Guards the Balance, one of my favorite of the lot; provided you are listening to Rosenblat, of course, no disrespect to other narrators intended, but frankly, only Rosenblat can do all these personalities, accents and such.

Tremendous

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What a great continuing story of adventure, villains, love and friendships. Wonderful narrating adds to the experience of the characters and keeps you entertained the entire book. You will not be disappointed.

Wonderful

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I listen to this series over and over, year after year. Every Amelia novel, read by BR rates 5 stars plus. Every one.

Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Rosenblat cant be beat

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As always Amelia Peabody makes me laugh and keeps me entertained. “The children “ are growing up and having adventures of their own. The usual nemesis rise. The only little catch is that this book feels a bit like a place holder. You need it to set the scene for adventure to come but in itself it is not entirely satisfying. Don’t miss it if you love the series.

Wonderful but ...

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Barbara Rosenblat is an incredible narrator!! I have especially enjoyed the evolution of Ramses’ voice.

A pivotal book in the series

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I have a long drive each day and listen to audio books as I drive. Elizabeth Peters is my dessert. Fun books to listen to. Great narrator, Barbara Rosenblat has an easy voice to listen to.

Elizabeth Peters is my candy!

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I do love the way Peters writes the Peabody novels and especially the details of a 19th century Egyptian archeological dig. While her characters are well developed and decidedly interesting, the books benefit from the exquisite reading by Barbara Rosenblatt. She creates a complete picture of each character with voice changes and changes in diction and tone. The listener is completely engaged. It is like watching a television play! Kudos to both writer and reader.

Another Peabody triumph

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What did you love best about The Ape Who Guards the Balance?

Ramses and Nefret along with David add a new dimension to an already beloved series - keeps it interesting!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Peabody books always keep me wanting outthink the book, work it out before they do - keeps me highly invested

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Get hooked on this series immediately, if already hooked, buy this now!

Ramses and Nefret in top form!

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