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The Deeds of the Disturber

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 5

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By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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 After an adventurous season spent excavating at Dahshoor, and narrowly averting the clutches of the Master Criminal, Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Peabody Emerson and her spouse prepare for a quiet summer in England. The social and domestic routine, though interrupted by the precocious escapades of their only child, Ramses, hardly seems much of a challenge for the indomitable Emersons.

But, rest assured, dear reader...domesticity does not prevail. When a night watchman mysteriously dies in front of the mummy Lady Henutmehit in the Egyptian room of the British Museum, Amelia is on the scene with her trusty parasol, ready to do battle with the malignant mummy.

Despite the appearance of an ancient sem priest and cryptic notes in hieroglyphics, Amelia surmises that a less-ancient villain is at work, a villain with evil plans for select members of the British archeological community, including her beloved Emerson. Is the villain plotting Emerson's demise, or something even more sinister?

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I just love the Amelia Peabody series. The narrator, Barbara Rosenbat, is absolutely brilliant. This stories is one of my favourites.

Another great one in the series

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Narrator was excellent as usual, truly one of the best narrators I have heard giving life and character to everyone she reads.

This book was based in England, a nice change from Egypt and I enjoyed the plot and the way the story developed. A certain amount of 'willing suspension of disbelief' is required with all Amelia Peabody books, but the language is rich, intelligent and rewarding and the characters both interesting and portrayed with a sense of humour. A very enjoyable listen.

However, such a pity that Audible does not have book 4 of this series available in their listings as it is referred to frequently in this and subsequent books in the series.

Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblat’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have listened to several of this narrators books, and she is consistently superb throughout.

Any additional comments?

Please can you ensure that you have the full Amelia Peabody series available, from start to finish. Book 4 missing and others I think.

Very Enjoyable! Superb Narrator

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Great characters and great reading . Swashbuckling adventure with wit and humour. Narration just what it should be. Well done to all

Excellent

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Even away from her beloved Egypt Amelia manages to practice her 'detectival skills'. Encountering murder, mayhem and mummies, not to mention decadent aristocrats, an opium den and a possible rival for Emerson's affections ... Amelia merely grips her parasol tighter and deals with them all. Emerson growls, the police are baffled, journalists are everywhere and Ramses has his own problems coping with his revolting cousins. However, this doesn't stop him donning disguises, joining forces with the butler and of course, saving the day. As usual, Barbara Rosenblat lends her own inimitable style and has you laughing out loud. Elizabeth Peters manages to take every mystery and romantic cliche and turn them on their heads - taking us on a wonderfully erudite and entertaining romp through the streets of Victorian London with characters we want to meet again and again.

The Emersons in London

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It was a nice surprise to realise there was just one “Emerson” adventure left to purchase on Audible. I have read all the books years ago and listened to a number of the audiobooks from the library some years ago. It was so enjoyable to listen to them all again. Better still to have them in my library should I feel I’d like to listen to their exploits again. They never fail to make me smile.

Old friends to enjoy again

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