Tomb of the Golden Bird

By: Elizabeth Peters

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

In New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Peters's eagerly anticipated Amelia Peabody adventure, the Emerson clan is a hairsbreadth away from unearthing the legendary site they've been searching for. But a sinister plot and a dark family secret stand in the way of their ultimate ambition -- and threaten to change things forever. . . .

Convinced that the tomb of the little-known king Tutankhamon lies somewhere in the Valley of the Kings, Egyptologist Radcliffe Emerson and his wife, Amelia Peabody, seem to have hit a wall. Emerson has tried desperately to persuade Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter to relinquish their digging rights. But Emerson's trickery has backfired, and his insistent interest in the site has made his rivals all the more determined to keep the Emerson clan away.

The family returns to Luxor and watches from the sidelines as Carter and Carnarvon ""discover"" King Tut's tomb. But before their own excavation can get underway, Emerson and his son, Ramses, find themselves lured into a trap by a strange group of villains demanding ""Where is he?"" The Emersons embark on a quest to uncover who ""he"" is and why ""he"" must be found, only to discover the answer is uncomfortably close to home. Now Amelia must find a way to protect her family -- and perhaps even her would-be nemesis -- from the forces that will stop at nothing to succeed in the nefarious plot that threatens the peace of the entire region.

Filled with heart-stopping suspense, and Amelia Peabody's trademark wit and wisdom, Tomb of the Golden Bird is the latest thrilling installment from the beloved ""Grand Dame of historical mystery"" (Washington Post).

©2006 Elizabeth Peters; (P)2006 HarperCollinsPublishers

Tomb of the Golden Bird

This is my least favorite of the Peabody novels, but that is like saying I prefer chocolate cake to white. White cake is still enjoyable as this book is still somewhat enjoyable. I simply did not enjoy the underlying storyline that involved Peabody telling Ramses and Nefret that it was time for them to go live and work elsewhere. David will no longer be going to Egypt. Sethos is totally tamed and domesticated. In other words, the characters who have enriched these stories so much are neatly put away. On top of that, once more, Emerson's monumental, out of control temper again costs his whole family opportunities they would have had but for him. The book is just as much about ending everything, as it is about any other story line. If you have read the whole series, then read this installment. Otherwise, you might want to give it a pass. However, to be fair, I have loved these stories and characters so much over a long span of years, perhaps I cannot make a fair judgement of any story that represent and ending.

Thank you.

Loved it! Thank you so much to the author for being my companion this past summer and fall. Give Abdullah a nod for me. The best narration, too.

love it

I love the Amelia Peabody series. and, lately, they have expanded some of the stories. making them unabridged. I am a happy camper in Egypt with Amelia and family and friends. thank you.

The best fun ever

I am a long-time Audible subscriber and have listened to 100's of audiobooks but this series by Elizabeth Peters, featuring Amelia Peabody Emerson, her husband Radcliffe Emerson and their inimitable son Ramses, is my favorite of all time. Though I have read the hard copy series, the incredible narration by Barbara Roseblat makes the audible version superior. She IS Amelia Peabody, and Emerson, and Ramses, etc, etc. Her characterization is so superb that you can unhesitatingly identify the character. The entire series is wonderfully funny, suspenseful at times and above all, you will fall in love with the Emerson family and not be able to wait for the next book to continue their joyful romp through life. I promise you that if you have not read this series, you are in for a wonderful treat.

Page turner

Amelia Peobody is a wonderful heroine and example of tenacity and forth rightness. This was a wonderful book and kept my atention to the last page. Perfect for the mystery lover with a love of things Egyptian.