Night Train to Memphis

The Fifth Vicky Bliss Mystery

De: Elizabeth Peters

Narrado por: Barbara Rosenblat

While on an all-expenses-paid cruise down the Nile, Vicky takes on a new case involving a plot to rob the Egyptian museum. With Sir John Smythe, reformed jewel thief and Vicky's lover, the prime suspect, she prepares for shipboard romance and a dash of intrigue.Don't miss any of the mysteries in the Vicky Bliss series.©1995 Elizabeth Peters (P)2004 Recorded Books

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A clever plot combined with an exotic setting, well-crafted writing, wryly funny humor, interesting factoids about Egyptian antiquities, and lively, attractive heroine Vicky Bliss, who can hold her own against the meanest meanies." (Booklist)

Timeless!

While this takes place in the 80s or 90s, before cell phones and social media, the relationship between Vicki and Schmidt, vicki and John, even her relationship with herself, are so fraught with her temper, ego, and insecurities, they’re hysterically funny. Peters was so skillful that she made these otherwise simple characters into sweet, loving great friends.

a great listen and read

at first I struggled to get into this plot , but as usual Peter's finds a way to get them out of whatever situation they got themselves into. brilliant read, and I wish she had written more.

Quite a Ride

I think the thing I love most about Ms. Peters' books is that they are so darn educated. If you want a smart read that still gives a thrill, this is high on the list. A warning of a slight ribald edge to the sensitive reader, however. Ms. Rosenblat's performance can only be described as first rate and not to be missed.

Vicky Bliss in Egypt

Any additional comments?

This is a nice reading of Night Train to Memphis by Elizabeth Peters, The story is a potboiler of archaeological intrigue that is witty and comes with some entertaining and attractive characters, I do prefer the version read by Kathleen Turner (not available on Audible) but Rosenblat does a good job.

the best for last

This was the best of the Vicky Bliss series. I was very sad to discover it was also the last. I enjoyed Amelia Peabody very much, but I found myself more attached to Vicky. I wish there were more. If you haven't listened to the Barbara Rosenblat narrations, you are doing yourself a great injustice. The first time you hear Vicky Bliss you won't believe it is the same person who narrates the Amelia Peabody series. The woman deserves accolades and awards for both the Amelia Peabody and Vicky Bliss series.