Lion in the Valley

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 4

By: Elizabeth Peters

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Amelia Peabody, archaeologist and woman extraordinaire, should have greeted the approaching excavation with transports of joy. Nothing in the world could compare with exploring the muddy, musty corridors of some bat-infested pyramid. And at Dahshoor, to which she was headed, there existed some particularly fine specimens.

But Amelia, accompanied by her quixotic husband Emerson and Ramses, their elusive son, feels an awful, nameless foreboding as she stands upon the decks of the ship that bears them across waters of the Mediterranean towards Egypt.

Perhaps it has something to do with what transpired the last time they investigated the ruins of the Black Pyramid. On that infamous occasion they came face-to-face with Sethos, that chameleon-like villain otherwise known as The Master Criminal. While successful in depriving this "genius of crime" of his ill-gotten treasure, they were thwarted in their attempts to capture him. He escaped into the night like a wily serpent, revenge embroidered upon his countenance.

It is inevitable that The Master Criminal should come face-to-face with the inimitable Amelia Peabody again, but this time it is not antiquities he is after, but Amelia herself!

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©1986 Elizabeth Peters (P)1992 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Bursting with surprises, a sheer delight" (Publishers Weekly)
"Peters really knows how to spin romance and adventure into a mystery." (Philadelphia Enquirer)

From now on, I will look at the reader.

I am going through the Elizabeth Peter's again. I have many times read them and listened. However I do not own all the audibles? or they did not transfer over when I went from computer to phone, to I pad to reader etc. these books are being offered as a read and return deal through Amazon I picked up the next book not looking too closely. It is not read by B Rosenblat. OK so I listened anyway. The story was completely ruined for me. It made it awful and trite. I therefore BOUGHT the Audio by my preferred reader. What a difference. I really love how Ramses is growing, becoming part of the expedition and what a joy (tongue in cheek) hearing the family interchange. This story brings in Sethos who will also be an integral part to the rest of the series.

Marvel comics heroes have nothing on Elizabeth Peters’ heroes.

I’m a HUGE FAN of this series!! Although I’ve listened to this volume several times before, it’s been a while. I was Totally ENCHANTED with the twists and turns, and that final scene with Emerson entering to rescue his lady-love is drawn magnificently. Marvel comics heroes have nothing on Elizabeth Peters’ heroes.

Always love Amelia and Emerson!

Barbara Rosenblat is my favorite narrator.
She has brought these and so many other characters to life and never fails in her delivery.

Another fun one!

The saga continues. It is funny Amelia and her husband get a little goofy but it is loads of fun

Another caper and great audible

A Delicious Confection

This series is a true delight. I have read all of the books, twice - but Barbara Rosenblat brings out every nuance and makes the audio books even more enjoyable. The characters come to life with her skillful narration. While these books are certainly full of suspense, they are so funny you will laugh out loud. As a bonus, Elizabeth Peters' PhD in Egyptology enables her to give credibility to her characters' adventures and lets her audience glimpse the Egypt that tourists do not see. Bet you can't listen to just one!

BEST BEST BEST ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is by far my most favorite Amelia Peabody yet! The story was so so good: non-stop excitement, constant anticipation, lots of action, plot twisting, and such fun adventure! The narration by Barbara Rosenblat is beyond award winning as well. There aren't many books I can say I'd listen to over and over again, but 100% this is one of them!

Probably my favorite in the Amelia Peabody series

Would you consider the audio edition of Lion in the Valley to be better than the print version?

Yes. Barbara Rosenblatt makes the characters come alive. She takes a fun melodramatic, historical fiction and makes it even more fun.

What did you like best about this story?

All the characters are at their feistiest.

Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblat’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She is always good. I first heard her do Mrs. Polifax mysteries and was amazed that she could do men, women, and many different accents.

Lion in the Valley

Excellent plot, characters, and a delightful series! I will miss Elizabeth Peters. She was a delightful writer.

My favorite in the series so far!

Absolutely delightful from start to finish! Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Rosenblat make an impeccable team!!

another excellent adventure!

excellent narrator and storyline. great family fun and daring adventrure with the emersons the cat bastet and sethoss