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The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog
- The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 7
- Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
- Length: 15 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
For the first time in many years, Ramses chooses not to accompany his parents on their yearly excavation. At the tender age of 11, Ramses has fallen in love. The object of his affection is 13-year-old Nefret, the auburn-haired beauty the Emersons rescued from the clutches of the ancient city of Napata, now safe in England where the needlessly solicitous Ramses can keep a watchful eye on her. Ramses' new obsession does not deter him from putting in his two cents worth, however, in a series of lengthy epistles to Egypt, containing enough elaborate syntax and romantic ardor to stretch his mother's patience to the very breaking point.
Her son's budding affaire de coeur reminds Amelia of her once-tumultuous romance with Emerson. She is hopeful that their time alone together will rekindle old flames. But every confidence meets with disaster when Emerson is ambushed, kidnapped, and severely wounded on the road to Luxor. Rescued, and squirming under Amelia's gentle ministrations, Emerson wastes little time in recovering his irascible nature, but to Amelia's dismay, he seems to have no recollection of who she is!
Now, both past and future are in jeopardy as Amelia attempts to locate Emerson's attackers; prevent his disclosure of an important artifact relating to Nefret's security; and renew feelings in him that appear as remote as a Pharaoah's tomb.
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Critic reviews
"Peters' romantic thriller...offers surefire entertainment." (Publishers Weekly)
"High adventure, narrated in Amelia's witty, inimitably resplendent style. Peabody fans will rejoice." (Library Journal)
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Jacquelyn
- 13-04-13
Another wonderful book in Amelia Peabody series
I have read all Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody books and enjoyed them immensely for their Egyptological background, the mysteries and the eccentricity of the main characters. This book includes a bit of angst into things with a threat to Amelia and Emerson's relationship. Despite the fact that Amelia is written as robust and opinionated - she is quite touching here as she struggles with her fears. Having read the books I wasn't sure about listening to them, but Barbara Rosenblat does an extraordinary job at narration here. Beautifully distinct voices and the wry and absurd humour of the book comes through beautifully. Really enjoyed this!
4 people found this helpful
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- Pen
- 05-08-13
The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog
Another great story by Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody series and the characters brought to life by Barbara Rosenblat.
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- TrishDS
- 14-12-17
Not my most favourite Amelia Peabody.
Not my most favourite Amelia Peabody. Although it is written to the same high standard as the rest; this and Deeds of the Disturber are the two books I like least.
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- AKEMAP
- 30-05-15
Another triumph for Elizabeth Peters
If you like a mystery then this is the book for you. Superb characters gripping tale all set in mysterious Egypt. The descriptions are brilliant you can feel the scorching heat of the desert and almost smell the markets all the different foods for sale. I love these books. What a brilliant author & narrator.
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- MS CAROLYN DAVIES
- 28-02-23
Excellent!
Another great story, Described with superb detail , only surpassed by the narration of Barbara Rosenblat, if only more authors were blessed with her narration.. A thoroughly good yarn, which I will recommend without hesitation,?
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Francis
- 04-11-12
A bit dull
This wasn't my cup of tea - it was a bit dull, and we never got to the end.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- S. Dale
- 20-07-04
Delightful!
This absolutely sparkles with wit and fun. This is the pinnacle of author-narrator collaboration, and a title you'll enjoy listening to more than once.
12 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon customer
- 09-08-06
Great Story, Great Narration
Ms. Rosenblatt is one of my favorite narrators, and her approach to Amelia Peabody Emerson is spot-on in my opinion. Having listened to her with the Nevada Barr mysteries, I thought she was American yet it seems her British accent is perfect too. Go figure!
Anyhoo, of the Amelia Peabody series, this is my favorite. The plot twists make it fresh and exciting, and the banter of all characters is hilarious. A very fun listen.
9 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Karen
- 08-02-05
One of my favorites
This is one of my favorites of all the Amelia Peabody stories. Barbara Rosenblat is, of course, THE voice of Amelia and brings her to life, where Susan O'Malley could not. The story is also just fun, exciting, and suspenseful. Of course, anyone considering this recording should at least listen to Crocodile on the Sandbank first in order to understand Amelia and Emerson's relationship.
6 people found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- Liv2Write
- 21-08-04
Sad Change
I am an avid Elizabeth Peters fan, and if you bought the books in order, you will cringe at Book 9 due to the change of narrators. Susan O'Malley read the first seven. The narrator for this book is Barbara Rosenblat. She sounds incredibly long-winded and stuffy (no wonder this book is about 15 hours). Where Susan personified the story, Barbara made it very difficult for me to listen to this book. I would rather read the book than listen to Barbara Rosenblat's stoic interpretations.
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- Coffee Lover
- 29-09-10
Wonderfully entertaining
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.
5 people found this helpful
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- Linda
- 17-03-05
A pleasant surprise
I was worried about this seventh book in the Amelia Peabody series; having listened to the books in order of their publication, I wasn't sure of my reaction to a different reader (Susan O'Malley did an excellent job on the first six books). It took me less than one hour to get used to the narrator for this book, Barbara Rosenblat, who does such a great job that I intend to listen to it again! You always know what Peabody is really thinking, no matter what she says; Emerson's meaningful growls and Ramses' angelic voice had me laughing out loud: it was that delightful! I can't wait to get the next one!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Elza
- 02-03-07
What happened to Book 8?
I join others in saying that is a very entertaining series with adventure, a little romance, plenty of humor and characters with lots of personality. As soon as I have heard the one (narrated by Rosenblat please)I am ready for the next Peabody adventure. You can imagine my disappointment that I cannot locate Book 8, The Hippopotamus Pool at Audible. Anybody know why?
4 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Bonita
- 06-11-04
BRING BACK SUSAN O'MALLEY
While I did initially wish that this series was read with a British acccent, by the middle of the second book Ms. O'Malley had, in my opinion, captured the nature of Ms. Peters' characters perfectly. Her syntax and pacing are excellent. By the 6th book I did not even notice whether or not the accent was British and felt as though I were with old friends who had me on the edge of my seat or rolling with laughter, particularly Ramses. I am only into the 9th chapter with the new narrator and I am sad to say that it is now a chore to listen to this story. While she is undoubtedly very well spoken, I get the feeling that Ms. Rosenblatt did not even give a cursory listen to Ms. O'Malley's representation of the characters, or even read the book before "narrating" it. The characters are now stuffy and stodgy; sounding 20 years older than they are. She reads so slowly that it is an effort to listen and the pause between sentences and/or paragraphs is painfully long. I love this series and these characters but am disinclined to listen to any more of the Amelia Peobody Series as narrated by Ms. Rosenblatt. narration. I will more likely than not, read rather than listen to the remainder of the series. To change readers this late in the series was NOT a good decision. Please re-record books 7 forward with Susan O'Malley doing the reading as I would truly rather listening to the rest of the series.
4 people found this helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Mehturt
- 06-08-09
Simply Addictive
This is Book 7 which means that I've spent the last half year listening to Amelia Peabody. And whenever I've finished one I looked forward to the renewal of my subscription so I could get the next book. If this doesn't tell you what I think of this series, nothing else I say will.
I love Peabody (as she's affectionately called by her Emerson), the way she talks, behaves and misjudges herself and others (of course, without being aware of it). Plus. Ms. Rosenblat's reading is on the spot.
3 people found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- Patti
- 23-02-05
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog
I, too, am terribly disappointed with the change in narrators. I have attempted to listen to this book on several occasions and I have only read about an hour of it over the several weeks that I have had the recording. I am most distressed because I purchased the remainder of the series, not realizing that this change had occured.
This narrator presents the characters as stuffy and stuck-up. I miss the playfulness and gaiety of O'Malley's interpretation of the Emerson household. I spend all day grading essays as an English Teacher and I have always looked forward to my drive home with Amelia and her family. Now, I will have to wait for summer because that is the only time I have energy to read (with my eyes) for enjoyment. Please bring back Susan O'Malley.....I will be forever grateful.
2 people found this helpful