The Ape Who Guards the Balance: Book 10 (Amelia Peabody) - Softcover

Peters, Elizabeth

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9781841194875: The Ape Who Guards the Balance: Book 10 (Amelia Peabody)

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ISBN 10: 1841194875 ISBN 13: 9781841194875

Publisher: Robinson, 2003

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Egypt's 1907 archaeological season starts out dull for Amelia, examining only the most boring tombs in the Valley of the Kings. But, abruptly, it changes from dull to deadly with the purchase of a mint-condition papyrus of the Book of the Dead in a seedy Cairo backstreet. And so begins a new adventure into antiquity, as Amelia untangles a web of criminals and cults, stolen treasures and fallen women - under the unblinking eye of a cruel and remorseless killer.

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Sheer delight, witty, full of seat-of-the-pants comic action and ... the lore of Egyptian archaeology. Add dastardly villains and infectious fun ... the perfect recipe for splendid entertainment! (Guardian)

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"Rich in characterization, incident and humor, this latest adventure is a grand, galloping adventure with a heart as big as the Great Pyramid itself." --Publishers Weekly

"Peters’ witty writing and her cast of outrageous characters move the story along at a brisk pace." --San Francisco Examiner

"A lively assortment of characters . . . plenty of period flavor . . . some terrific action." --Booklist

"The charm of this series lies in the author’s wonderful evocation of the sights, sounds and smells of Cairo, Luxor, ad the Valley of the Kings." --St. Paul Pioneer Press

"Amelia Peabody is back in rare form." --The Snooper

"Infectious . . . frightening and delicious . . . Amelia Peabody fans will eat this one up. . . . THE APE WHO GUARDS THE BALANCE contains the mixture of humor, familiar characters, mystery, intrigue, danger, and Egyptological lecture material Peabody fans anticipate and expect." --Gothic Journal

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