The Ape Who Guards the Balance

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 10

By: Elizabeth Peters

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

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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Critic reviews

"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)

They didn't find anything again BUT

The addition of the young adults made all the difference , making this book more fun than usual.

Better and better!

Another enchanting Amelia Peabody tale! This series has evolved from a pleasant mystery with compelling characters into books with real insight into a period of history, culture, and religion in Egypt.
And nobody narrates as well as Barbara Rosenblatt!

Miserable editing, great performance

Whoever edited the digital files as they were converted into mp3/Audible format didn't even bother to listen to the transitions. Breaks in the narrative or between chapters are cut so tightly together that they practically overlap. Some of the other books in the series have had this problem, but this one was over the top.

I balled so hard

I didn't like Ramses growing up in the last book. I got used to it and now I absolutely love grown up Ramses. i was also quite caught off guard and could barely stop crying towards the end of the book. oh my gosh... this is my favorite out of all so far.

Love this adventure!

Another tantalizing mystery Elizabeth Peters! You follow the Emerson’s from England into Egypt and a number of dark tombs and deal with an assortment of villains. The whole Emerson family are involved.

Another Awesome Amelia Adventure

Thoroughly enjoyed it. The editing of the audio was a bit abrupt a few times. Story and performance were great. Right on par with others in the series.

another great Amelia Peabody book

There are a few authors whose books I buy immediately without even reading the cover. And fewer who I will pre-order based on name alone. Elizabeth Peters is one of those authors. Her books are readable and of the best "who dunit" tradition.
As for Ms Rosenblat...to call her the best reader I have ever heard falls short of the mark. She is wonderful. Once you listen to her you cannot be satisfied with other duller, uni-dimensional narrators.

Great book but audio production not so good

This book, like all Mrs Peters books is amazing. The Audible audiobook though wasn’t good in several parts. I listened to this book originally on CDs purchased from Recorded Books. It was perfect. Audible took that product and when they sliced it up for a digital product failed to leave sufficient pauses between several chapters. This allows the end audio of on chapter to run into the beginning of another chapter. In two instances the words of the ending chapter are cut off so completely that you can’t make out what they are. This is the first Audible book I have ever experienced this effect with. Hopefully it’s the last.

Peters..Rosenblat..perfection

Would you listen to The Ape Who Guards the Balance again? Why?

Yes...love the characters, story was interesting, Romance, Mystery, Egypt!

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

Maybe not on the edge but close to it.

What does Barbara Rosenblat bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is a marvelous narrator!!!!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Another exciting and educational story

Another great episode in the exciting, enjoyable and educational adventures of the Egyptologists Amelia Peabody and Radcliffe Emerson. It combines knowledge of ancient Egypt with the ethos of the Victorian era and the golden age when the knowledge of ancient Egypt was returned to the world. It is advisable to read them in the Emersons’ chronological order.