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  • Crocodile on the Sandbank

  • The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 1
  • By: Elizabeth Peters
  • Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
  • Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (448 ratings)

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Crocodile on the Sandbank

By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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Summary

Amelia Peabody inherited two things from her father: a considerable fortune and an unbendable will. The first allowed her to indulge in her life's passion. Without the second, the mummy's curse would have made corpses of them all.
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©2004 Elizabeth Peters (P)2004 Recorded Books
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Editor reviews

Why we think it's Essential: Barbara Rosenblat's expert performance as Egyptologist Amelia Peabody is imaginative, witty, and great fun. Rosenblat has tremendous vocal range, capturing many characters of different genders and ethnicities. This rich and lively story is the first in Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series, and I can't wait to listen to the rest of them. — Diana Dapito

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Funny and enjoyable.

It was a very pleasant experience to listening to this book. Ms Rosenblat voice caught all Amelia's personality as well as the other characters's. I am looking forward to listening to the second book of the series.

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A worthy tale

Excellent story and narration. Amelia and Emerson are such fun . I look forward to many more adventures.

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fabulous

Love the Elizabeth Peters Peabody and Emerson books. Thoroughly enjoyed this audible book. Well read and captures the story brilliantly

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What a Find and a Great Narrator!

Where does Crocodile on the Sandbank rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This audible ranks very high amongst my favourites. It is easy to listen to, a good story and a really great narrator. All combine to make a really worthwhile download. So much so that I have gone on to download more in the series and will be very sorry when I get to the end.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All of the characters were enjoyable, each had their own little touches, but Amelia Peabody is a great character!

What does Barbara Rosenblat bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Barbara Rosenblat is a genius narrator! She really brings each character to life and this makes the stories much richer. All the different characters and accents add to the story.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, not laugh or cry just smile delightedly from ear to ear!

Any additional comments?

Just great! This narration is what makes audible downloads so fantastic! An makes them enjoyable to listen to again and again.

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Parasol Protectorate meets Miss Marple

If you could sum up Crocodile on the Sandbank in three words, what would they be?

Archeology, Mystery, Humour.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters are amazing!

Which character – as performed by Barbara Rosenblat – was your favourite?

Amelia Peabody, she is amazing!

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book made me laugh out loud and I couldn't stop listening. A very late night and an early morning so I could find out what was going to happen.

Any additional comments?

I need to know what happens next!! Bring on the next book!

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Mummy in Egypt

This was the first Amelia Peabody book. I enjoyed the story and characters. I will continue on the next adventure with Amelia.

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Smooth Cruise Hard Going

Strident narration makes it only possible to listen in short blasts, which is a shame as the characters are intelligent, on an interesting mission, in an intriguing place, on a beautiful boat. Usually love this narrator, but her stentorian sound level is too sharp and military, even for a forcible female in those times, which sadly made the story hard going.

Amusing in places, heartwarming, but laced with facts woven cleverly into the tale.

SORT OF ENJOYED IT

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Lovely gem of a story found!

I wanna be Amelia Peabody when I grow up!! Well narrated and a lovely paced story

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wonderfull

well read ,great narration brought the book very much to life looking forward to listening to the next in the series

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Different - in a good way!

Charmingly written and charmingly read - with a gentle touch of Victorian melodrama! Thought I'd just try the first one - already downloaded the next! I'll report back!!

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