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The Ape Who Guards the Balance

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 10

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The Ape Who Guards the Balance

By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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Against the romantic backdrop of Edwardian Egypt, the irresistible Amelia Peabody and her charmingly unconventional family prove themselves to be formidable foes of villainy. In The Ape Who Guards the Balance Amelia must muster all of her considerable skills of detection to unravel a snarled web of stolen archeological treasures, murderous cults, and fallen women.

The Peabody-Emerson family has set sail for Egypt and the 1907 archaeological season. But a mint-condition papyrus of the Book of the Dead falls into their hands, and the prospects for the 1907 archaeological season turn deadly.

This captivating best-seller showcases the talent that caused the Mystery Writers of America to name Elizabeth Peters a Grand Master. With Barbara Rosenblat's dazzling narration, you will find yourself held pleasurably in the balance of this exotic mystery. An interview with Elizabeth Peters concludes this audio production.

©1998 Elizabeth Peters (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Fiction Africa Middle East Crime

Critic reviews

"An appealing cast of characters is led by a curious and adventurous heroine capable of handling any crisis that appears. The setting among ancient Egyptian ruins is an ever-fascinating one. Barbara Rosenblat's reading is lively, and her characterizations effective." (Library Journal)
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I rate the entire set of these audiobooks #5. If I could, I would rate this one a #6. The plot twists got me good!

A 6 out of 5.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this version, which, unfortunately, was not available, when I chose this title orginally. Wonderful to have the version read by Barbara Rosenblat, she brings all the characters to life.

Great!!

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the book is funny with carectors that are so alive a really enjoyable book can not wait for the next

funny

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