The Mummy Case

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 3

By: Elizabeth Peters

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

The indomitable Amelia Peabody and her husband, known to many as "the Father of Curses", are into archaeology and mischief again. This third in the series brings the reader once more into Egypt and the shady world of black market antiquities. The winter excavation season has hardly yet begun when Amelia stumbles onto what looks suspiciously like a ring of thieves.

Amelia's not the type to take no for an answer, and pretty soon the Emerson family (Master Ramses, a prodigious young intellect is joining his parents for the first time) is tracking down a character known only as The Master Criminal. Or is the Master Criminal tracking them?

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Critic reviews

"A writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key." (Washington Post Book World)

Elizabeth Peters does it again.

With another excellent performance by Barbara Rosenblat, Elizabeth Peters scores an engaging who done it. I highly recommend it.

Amelia is Incomparable!

I have read and reread the Amelia Peabody series over the years and I'm now thoroughly enjoying them in electronic format. Amelia is wonderful - funny, audacious, and an example to us all. And Barbara Rosenblat IS Amelia Peabody. Her narration is the true icing on the cake. My goal is to get ALL of the series in electronic form but only by Roseblat - no one else even comes close to capturing the true essence of these novels.

Brings beloved character to life

She's not to everyone's taste, but Amelia Peabody is a delight to many; and these performances bring her to life. The narrator captures her perfectly, flaws and all, and delivers on the author's wry humor.

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

Fun

Another delightful addition to this fun series. I think Ramses is a genius or close to it.

On to the next adventure

All good.

So fun to have discovered these books again. Great narrator. She adds so much to the humor.

Entertaining, educational, funny, and addicting.

Would you listen to The Mummy Case again? Why?

I have listened to it several times. I love the story, and this series.
Amelia Peabody is a laugh riot, the humor is smart, witty, and its one of
those series where you catch something new each time you read or listen
to it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Its hard to pick for me. I love Peabody, Emerson and Rameses all so much.
I think Elizabeth Peters is such a great writer, I don't know why she is not
more nationally recognized. In my opinion, she is a brilliant writer, equal to, or better than Patterson, Evanovich, Steele, or any one of those mainstream fiction writers who is
routinely on the NYT bestseller list.

What about Barbara Rosenblat’s performance did you like?

Barbara Rosenblat is a queen in the narrator genre. She and Davina Porter are my
all time favorite top 2 narrators, although I could name several who are excellent,
and also in my favorite lists.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend this author and this narrator, Together they make this book so
enjoyable and memorable, I am sure you will go directly to the next book in the series. !!!

Top Notch

Would you listen to The Mummy Case again? Why?

Yes after a time..Easy listening

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mummy Case?

I have no favorites but some is slow..

What about Barbara Rosenblat’s performance did you like?

All of it

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No I had no particular reaction

Any additional comments?

None

Very engaging

What made the experience of listening to The Mummy Case the most enjoyable?

Mystery, romance and intrigue. Wonderfully written and produced entertainment for light reading.

What other book might you compare The Mummy Case to and why?

Aunt Dimity Mysteries for anyone who wants to avoid steamy sex, drugs and fowl language.

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

Great ability to voice the different characters.

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

No. I enjoy listening for a while and then picking it up again. The voices are memorable and the story is easy to pick up anytime.

Any additional comments?

I've read many of Elizabeth Pete's Peabody novels and love them.

Enjoyable as always!

Barbara is a true vocal artist! She brings so many wonderful characters to life. Loved it!