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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Critic reviews

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

Loved it! T

The interfacing between Amelia and Sethos is priceless! His appeal to her higher nature is just the ticket! Would she yield to his evil charms?

Humor + Romance + Pyramids

What’s not to love? This is.another offering of the alleged diary of Amelia Peabody, wife and partners with her husband Emerson,and mother to the insufferable Ramses. Their archeological pursuits are once again usurped by a murder, and thus, they are thrust into the web of the elusive Sethos, MASTER Criminal!

The performance is excellent; the distinct voices of each character is simply Devine. Please listen to the continuation of the adventures of the Emerson family. It is a hoot!

Fabulous as always!

great story and wonderful narration. Amelia is an old friend. it was a pleasure to visit with her and the family. loved the voice for Sethos.

Five stars!

I love Barbara's many voices. Thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable! No boredom will be found in plot or storytelling.

I will listen to anything Barbara narrates!

I read many books of this series when I was younger, and enjoyed them in print. But, when I had an hour commute to and from work, I got hooked on books on tape. Thanks to the public library, I was introduced to Barbara Rosenblatt as a narrator. She brings these books to life. It is like watching a one person play. It is not like having a book read to you. It is like a multi-person presentation. She gives each character a unique voice and mannerisms, and maintained these consistentcy throughout the entire series. Add to that the entirely quirky and wonderful world that Peters gives us, and it is a tour de force. I will own all of these on audible. And I am game to listen to anything Barbara narrates!

More Amelia Peabody Emerson mystery goodness

More Amelia Peabody Emerson mystery goodness from the pen of Elizabeth Peters (aka Barbara Mertz & Barbara Michaels) and performed by Barbara Rosenblat

Is Emerson 80 yrs. Old

Don’t like the voice of Emerson, He sounds like an old old old fart!! I was rooting for our heroine to take up with the criminal who also sounded older!

Outstanding

Full of adventure and curious characters!! Love the stories and the Emerson’s who feel like friends! Pick up this book - and read the whole series!!!!

Characters

Lovable characters in each and every book in the series. Never a disappointment to read.

Amelia Peabody is #1

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I highly recommend all the Amelia Peabody mysteries by Elizabeth. Peters because they are fun, exciting and oft times humorous.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love all the characters but young Ramses is by far my favorite. He always has something to say and does so in as many words as possible and the trouble he gets into is amazing.

What about Barbara Rosenblat’s performance did you like?

To put it simply....Barbara Rosenblat could read the phonebook and keep me entharalled!