Below is a list of elizabeth peters amelia peabody books in order of when they were originally released as well as in chronological order. Amelia peabody is introduced in the series first novel, crocodile on the sandbank as a. The amelia peabody series of historical mystery novels is written by elizabeth peters, set in victorian egypt among a family of eccentric archaeologists note that, as with most character lists, the descriptions herein necessarily contain numerous spoilers. Elizabeth peters really came into her own with this series. The series is centered on the adventures of the unconventional female egyptologist amelia peabody emerson, for whom the series is named, and an everincreasing number of family, friends, allies, and. She graduated with a phd in egyptology from the university of chicago, which is the basis for her amelia peabody series. I checked it out from the library after a reference to the series in six cats a slayin one of the cat in the stacks books by miranda james piqued my curiosity. In egypt for the 1911 archaeological season, amelia peabody and her family are not anticipating trouble, but it finds. Peabody is married to egyptologist radcliffe emerson and has one biological child, walter ramses peabody emerson. Like all good historical fiction, and part of the reason fans love peabody, the series prompts readers to learn more about the littleknown women on which peabody is based. Aug 04, 2017 a final mystery for amelia peabody, egyptologist and sleuth.
Elizabeth peters 192720 was one of the pseudonyms of american writer barbara louise mertz, whose new york timesbestselling amelia peabody mysteries are often set against historical backdrops. Then on her route to egypt she encounters a woman named evelyn. Rosenblats cadence turns amelia into a cold, unsensuous old maid. Yet there is a great evil in the wind that caresses the hot sands. From new york times bestselling author elizabeth peters comes another riveting mystery in her phenomenally popular amelia peabody series the land of the pharaohs harbors more secrets than any tomb can hide.
The amelia peabody series is a collection of nineteen historical mystery novels all engendered by egyptologist barbara mertz under the pen name elizabeth peters. Elizabeth peters disgusted when he is denied access to the pyramids of dahshoor, egyptologist radcliffe emerson, aided by his archaeologist wife amelia peabody, finds his curiosity piqued when an antiquities dealer. See the complete amelia peabody series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. No longer must archaeologist amelia peabody and her husband, emerson, the distinguished egyptologist, fear for the life of their daring son, ramses, now free from his dangerous wartime obligations to british intelligence. Yet we learn that they had sexual relations after becoming engaged and before being married. The book can be read by anybody over 12 years of age as the only items that are objectionable are the occasional curse word. Her amelia peabody mysteries are set in the late 1800s and feature a lady archaeologist who overcomes rumored curses while solving mysteries. She is best known for her amelia peabody series, in addition to her vicky bliss series. The muchcoveted burial chamber in dahshoor is theirs for the digging.
Amelia peabody series in order mystery series, book lists. Amelia peabody is first introduced in the novel crocodile on the sandbank, set in 1884. The series has lasted 19 books, picking up in 1996 as an annual series. The first four titles in the amelia peabody series at a great price. I read the first book and was hooked on the authors style. Emerson also know as amelia peabody is an amazing family saga, encompassing three generations, a. This omnibus includes the first four books of the amelia peabody series by elizabeth peters. The series is centered on the adventures of the unconventional female egyptologist amelia peabody emerson, for whom the series is named, and an ever. Here is the list of the amelia peabody series in order starting from the first to the very last one based on the publication date. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The mummy case amelia peabody, book 3 by elizabeth peters. Emerson also know as amelia peabody is an amazing family saga, encompassing three generations, a world war, and thirtyfive years of. Amelia peabody omnibus books 14 by elizabeth peters. I have also sampled the narration of barbara rosenblat.
The 198596 season promises to be an exceptional one for egyptologist amelia peabody, her dashing husband emerson and their precocious eightyearold. Earlier in her career, the author treated her fans to new amelia peabody mysteries that readers lapped up like the finest wine. Amelia peabody is elizabeth peters most brilliant and bestloved creation, a thoroughly victorian feminist who takes the stuffy world of archaeology by storm with her shocking mens pants and nononsense attitude. The 1985 96 season promises to be an exceptional one for egyptologist amelia peabody, her dashing husband emerson and their precocious eightyearold son rameses. The protagonist, amelia peabody, is an egyptologist. Amelia peabody omnibus books 14 cuyahoga county public. The 1985 96 season promises to be an exceptional one for egyptologist amelia peabody, her husband emerson and their 8yearold son rameses. Radcliffe emerson and amelia peabody are two people of strong moral appearance, seemingly above. The complete series list for an amelia peabody mystery elizabeth peters. Born in england to a wealthy family, amelia leaves to travel around the world.
Ive listened to book 1 and 2 of the amelia peabody series with susan omalley narrating. Amelia peabody series by elizabeth peters goodreads. Amelia does not suffer fools, lightly or otherwise, and shes met her match in emerson. The first novel of the series was crocodile on the sandbank that was first published in 1975. The mummy case is the third novel in the amelia peabody series and once again we.
This book was originally published in 1985 its always. Description disgusted when he is denied access to the pyramids of dahshoor, egyptologist radcliffe emerson, aided by his archaeologist wife amelia peabody, finds his curiosity piqued when an antiquities dealer is murdered and a mummy case disappears. The golden one by elizabeth peters hc, 1st, 2002 signed amelia peabody. She published a broad range of literature across a multitude of series including, but not limited to, her most famous work the 19book amelia peabody series. Crocodile on the sandbank, the curse of the pharaohs, the mummy case, and lion in the valley. The amelia peabody mystery series in order elizabeth peters. Amelia peabody emerson is the protagonist of the amelia peabody series, a series of historical mystery novels written by author elizabeth peters a pseudonym of egyptologist barbara mertz, 192720. She received numerous writing awards and, in 2012, was given the first amelia peabody award, created in her honor. Amelia peabodyemerson was a composite portrait of women in the field, and, in creating her as such, peters presented a modernized version of the lady egyptologist. A final mystery for amelia peabody, egyptologist and. Amelia peabody is elizabeth peters most brilliant and bestloved creation, a thoroughly victorian feminist who takes the stuffy world of archaeology by storm with her shocking mens. See the complete amelia peabody series book list in order, box sets or.
The first three books in the amelia peabody series in one big book. The series is primarily set in egypt, but also in england and palestine. Amelia peabody is a series of novels in the historical mystery genre written by barbara metz the renowned egyptologist who writes the series as elizabeth peters. If you are reading thru the amelia peabody series, as i am, this book is the third in the series and therefore should be read. The amelia peabody series is a series of twenty historical mystery novels and one nonfiction. Their dig site is uninspiring, but the master criminal makes their lives interesting and full of danger. But in the aftermath of conflict, evil still casts a cold shadow over violencescarred egypt. Radcliffe emerson and amelia peabody are two people of strong moral appearance, seemingly above reproach. From new york times bestselling author elizabeth peters comes another riveting mystery in her phenomenally popular amelia peabody series. Elizabeth peters 192720 was an american author of suspense, mystery and thriller novels. The land of the pharaohs harbors more secrets than any tomb can hide. Her narration lacks the passion of susan omalleys fetching and lively conversation. Here are the books featuring amelia peabody in order from first to last. The series is centered on key figure and protagonist amelia for whom the series is named and an a array of other characters to support her role.
The amelia peabody series is a series of twenty historical mystery novels and one nonfiction companion volume written by egyptologist barbara mertz 192720 under the pen name elizabeth peters. Amelia peabody inherited two things from her shelve crocodile on the sandbank. She is the spinster daughter of a reclusive scholar who left her to deal with practical issues such as shopping and administering the household while he spent time in his office. Amelia peabody is a series of novels in the historical mystery genre written by. This is the debut book in amelia peabody series, the events depicted in the novel takes place in 1884. Amelia peabody series in order mystery series, book. The series is centered on the adventures of the unconventional female egyptologist amelia peabody emerson, for whom the series is named, and an everincreasing. The amelia peabody books so far, with the dates when they are set, are. The mummy case brings the emersons back to egypt, this time with precocious son ramses along to enliven the tale. Crocodile on the sandbank 1975 the curse of the pharaohs 1981 the mummy case 1985.
The amelia peabody mystery series in order elizabeth. Published june 1st 1995 by warner books ny first published 1985. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The next few in the series were equally interesting to me as a writer, giving me a good look at the style and character development used by elizabeth peters. Amelia peabody novels by elizabeth peters mitchslash2. During her fiftyyear career, she wrote more than seventy novels and three nonfiction books on egypt. In egypt for the 1911 archaeological season, amelia peabody and her family are not anticipating trouble, but it finds them nonetheless. The amelia peabody is a series of historical mystery novels by american novelist elizabeth peters. A final mystery for amelia peabody, egyptologist and sleuth. The amelia peabody series began in 1975 with crocodile on the sandbank.