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The Hippopotamus Pool

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 8

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The Hippopotamus Pool

By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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The spunky Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Peabody Emerson has returned to the exotic Nile valley. Parasol aloft and hot on the trail of an unexplored tomb, she must outwit a shadowy evildoer, a questionable antiquities dealer, and her loquacious son, Ramses.©1997 Elizabeth Peters (P)2000 Recorded Books Ancient Egypt Mystery Historical Suspense Thriller & Suspense Feel-Good Middle East Ancient History Fiction Witty

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"A writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key." ( Washington Post Book World)
Engaging Mystery • Complex Plot • Excellent Narration • Entertaining Storyline • Historical Accuracy • Masterful Accents

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All of Elizabeth Peters books have re-readability and the audiobooks read by Barbara Rosenblatt have re-listenability.

A great book

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Great story line, excellent sound quality. Perfect narrator for this series! love amelia peabody and her adventures

another excellent one!

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Still can't believe Evelyn can use a pistol....way to go. Good story and Barbara Rosenblat is always amazing.

DAVID JOINS THE FAMILY

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Another fantastically entertaining , hilarious and educational Emilia Peabody book ; narrated by the very talented Barbara Rosenblat.

Onward to book 8 .

Characters driven series

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Very enjoyable performance! Excellent narration. Enjoy the historical elements and cultural insights. Highly recommended reading!

Wonderful escape!

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