The Curse of the Pharaohs

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 2

By: Elizabeth Peters

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The sun rides high over the British Empire and the light still sparkles brightly in Amelia Peabody's eye as she returns for her second adventure in archaeology and romantic mystery as recounted in her lively journal, The Curse of the Pharaohs.

It was Sir Henry's intention to ensure that no tomb had been overlooked in the previous expedition. Scarcely had the men been at work for three days when their spades uncovered the first of a series of steps cut into the rock.

The Times gave the story a full column, on page three. The next dispatch to come to Luxor, however, rated front-page headlines. Sir Henry Baskerville was dead. He was found next morning stiff and stark in his bed. On his face was a look of ghastly horror. On his high brow, inscribed in what appeared to be dried blood, was a crudely drawn uraeus serpent, the symbol of the divine pharaoh.

Instead of digging up the treasures of a lost age, it appeared that Amelia and her friend Radcliffe were excavating a deadly curse.

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Critic reviews

"Peters really knows how to spin romance and adventure into a mystery." (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Delightful Egyptian Adventure!

What did you love best about The Curse of the Pharaohs?

Amelia, definitely the best character, sassy, fun and full of brains

Who was your favorite character and why?

Refer to answer above! Ramsey was a close second though!

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

She brings such life to the sharp wit and keeps the story pacey.

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

I did indeed, the mystery was full of twists and turns and kept me guessing!

Any additional comments?

I will be purchasing more of this delightful series.

Thoroughly enjoyed this series

I really do love this series. This is my third time reading/listening to them. Even if you can decipher the ending somewhere in the middle, they are still a worthy listen just because the writing is highly enjoyable and the characters are fun. I do really like both the narrators I have heard.

Interesting series!

This is the third time listening to this book. It seemed a little slower this time, but I enjoy the chemistry of Peabody and Emerson. They are both obnoxiously intelligent. I also enjoy the series because of the Egyptian history it divulges.

Excellent series

We really enjoy this series and the story and reader are very good. Quite enjoyable.

Very Addictive Series

I am so happy to have found Amelia Peabody 's historical, fun and engaging tales. The setting of ancient Egypt couldn't be more fascinating . Its vividly portrayal makes one feel as one its right there in the Valley of the Kings , excavating a pharaoh's tomb.

Barbara Rosenblat performance is outstanding.

Awesome

The story is great. I have read it several times. This is the first time on Audible. The narrator was excellent and brought the characters alive.

Narration is superb!

I only buy recorded books of stories I’ve read and like, so I don’t have to pay strict attention whilst listening. Barbara’s narration was exactly what I heard in my head as I was reading. I was thrilled as I listened. I have been disappointed with so many narrations, but not with this one. Unfortunately she only narrates the first two Amelia Peabody books. Buy this one and the Crocodile on the Sandbank. The Mummy Case is a serious let down, and I won’t be buying any more.

Always one of my favourites in the series

Barbara Rosenblat is supberb as the narrator, voicing men and women, Irish and Egyptian with amazing authenticity. She is Amelia!

LaGina

I always enjoy a wonderful adventure with Amelia Peabody and familt . I love it even more when it is read by Rosenblatt!!

The Amelia Peabody Series by Elizabeth Peters

I am thoroughly enjoying this series, referred to me by a dear friend. I highly recommend this series. I must admitt that the reader (Barbara Rosenblat) has truly made the series live. Also because i enjoy many "period" movies it is easy to place faces, in my minds eye, with each character due of course to the reading of Ms. Rosenblat. Therefore you will understand that when Ms. Rosenblat is not the reader it is a great disappointment. I am now on book 8 "The Hippopotamus Pool" and only one book was not the reader I am so endeared. But please donot allow this to discourage one from reading them all! Many many hours of enjoyment await you all, Robbin Wms