The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 7

By: Elizabeth Peters

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 15 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

This adventure transports Amelia Peabody and her husband Emerson to Amarna, the rustic desert site where the two archaeologists first met, beginning the 13-year association that would take them from mayhem to murder in the Egyptian outback.

For the first time in many years, Ramses chooses not to accompany his parents on their yearly excavation. At the tender age of 11, Ramses has fallen in love. The object of his affection is 13-year-old Nefret, the auburn-haired beauty the Emersons rescued from the clutches of the ancient city of Napata, now safe in England where the needlessly solicitous Ramses can keep a watchful eye on her. Ramses' new obsession does not deter him from putting in his two cents worth, however, in a series of lengthy epistles to Egypt, containing enough elaborate syntax and romantic ardor to stretch his mother's patience to the very breaking point.

Her son's budding affaire de coeur reminds Amelia of her once-tumultuous romance with Emerson. She is hopeful that their time alone together will rekindle old flames. But every confidence meets with disaster when Emerson is ambushed, kidnapped, and severely wounded on the road to Luxor. Rescued, and squirming under Amelia's gentle ministrations, Emerson wastes little time in recovering his irascible nature, but to Amelia's dismay, he seems to have no recollection of who she is!

Now, both past and future are in jeopardy as Amelia attempts to locate Emerson's attackers; prevent his disclosure of an important artifact relating to Nefret's security; and renew feelings in him that appear as remote as a Pharaoah's tomb.

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Critic reviews

"Peters' romantic thriller...offers surefire entertainment." (Publishers Weekly)
"High adventure, narrated in Amelia's witty, inimitably resplendent style. Peabody fans will rejoice." (Library Journal)

Excellent as always.

Once again this story takes an unexpected twist. I love these stories and unlike so many books which can become repetitive in time somehow Elizabeth Peters manages to keep us intrigued, amused and exasperated in turn. Never a dull moment for the Emersons and never a dull moment for us dear readers. Add to that the absolutely excellent narration of Barbara Rosenblat and it's no wonder I'm tempted to drive around the block a few more times than necessary just to find out what is going to happen next.

Best one yet

I enjoyed this Amelia Peabody book fully, the most enjoyable read for me since Book one. Terrific twist at the end.

Fun!

What an enjoyable book! An amazing story told with great pleasure. Would strongly encourage reading the earlier books. This will make no sense without the earlier stories.

Another successful story.

Elizabeth Peters is once again successful in writing another book in her Amelia Peabody Egyptian archeology series. Her characters are eccentric and lovable. Her descriptions of Egypt are magical and haunting. Barbara Rosenblatt's narration brings each and every character to life. Between Peters' writing and Rosenblatt's narration, you will enjoy a delightful, clean, intriguing tale full of witty dialog, a romantic backdrop, and a variety of enjoyable characters. Peter's is one of my favorite authors and Rosenblatt is, hands down, my favorite narrator. This was at least my 5th time to listen to this book, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first time.

Always Love her Books

one of my faves in the series, Radcliff with amnesia, such a genius plot

Another great adventure

Once again Peabody and Emerson pull it off. Great story, wonderful narration and characters. Would love to meet Ramses narrator. I have downloaded the next in the series.

One of her best!

I enjoyed this one very much as it had a number of special plot twists which I will not spoil. I thought it started a tad slow and then I was suddenly swept up in it and totally engaged. I love listening to Barbara Rosenblat and think she does an outstanding job switching characters. Her men’s voices and all the different dialects are outstanding!

Another wonderful Amelia story!

Every story is unique and this is no exception. Very enjoyable and fun! The characters are so real! I’m off to start the next one!

Inspired narration

Simply one of the most entertaining books I’ve ever encountered. Highly amusing and witty. Amelia is an international treasure!

BRING BACK SUSAN O'MALLEY

While I did initially wish that this series was read with a British acccent, by the middle of the second book Ms. O'Malley had, in my opinion, captured the nature of Ms. Peters' characters perfectly. Her syntax and pacing are excellent. By the 6th book I did not even notice whether or not the accent was British and felt as though I were with old friends who had me on the edge of my seat or rolling with laughter, particularly Ramses. I am only into the 9th chapter with the new narrator and I am sad to say that it is now a chore to listen to this story. While she is undoubtedly very well spoken, I get the feeling that Ms. Rosenblatt did not even give a cursory listen to Ms. O'Malley's representation of the characters, or even read the book before "narrating" it. The characters are now stuffy and stodgy; sounding 20 years older than they are. She reads so slowly that it is an effort to listen and the pause between sentences and/or paragraphs is painfully long. I love this series and these characters but am disinclined to listen to any more of the Amelia Peobody Series as narrated by Ms. Rosenblatt. narration. I will more likely than not, read rather than listen to the remainder of the series. To change readers this late in the series was NOT a good decision. Please re-record books 7 forward with Susan O'Malley doing the reading as I would truly rather listening to the rest of the series.