'Whip-smart and satisfying…with great warmth, style, and wit….Ğlizabeth Peters's fat, clever mysteries make a perfect summer Which some may imitate, but none may master.' Peters has carved a special niche in the genre 'As much fun as a mystery can be and a sparkling new volume of Amelia's life…. Elizabeth Peters… knows how to bring alive a bygone Amelia and her broodĪre wonderful characters, who, as they age, feel like old family friends.

'A great historical mystery that fans will love due to the exciting story line and great protagonists. What makes SEEING A LARGE CAT unique in the PeabodyĬhronicles, however, is its increased emphasis on the behind-the-scenes activities of the family youngsters.' The welcome and invigorating visit with the extraordinary Amelia herself…. 'Though there's plenty of action under that broiling, turn-of-the-century Egyptian sun… the appeal is more personal- it's 'Another enticing Peabody mystery… well-plotted, complete with surprises, and the ending will leave readers looking forward 'The exotic atmosphere Peters creates provides much of the reader's pleasure.'

'Terrifically funny, believable, turn-of-the-century characters.' 'Mystery, intrigue, and death on the Nile… intertwined with psychics, the spirits of ancient princesses, and fakirs of all 'The plot is fast-paced, conversations sizzle, and the entire family is fascinating.'

It's well worth looking up the other books in the series.' She has returned as fascinating and adventurous (and funny) as ever. 'All of you Amelia Peabody fans can rejoice. 'I just adore the woman and her writing… another delightful adventure.' 'This delightful, turn-of-the-century archeologist who goes familiarly by the name of 'Peabody' is a joy as she journeys once 'Quite funny… splendid stuff for a hot summer day, with the sun beating down on pith helmet, indomitable adventurer, and the The plot in this one involves a rather macabre modern day mummy, a couple of troubled old friends from a previous book, and a firm friendship with Howard Carter (whom they like, but in kind of a patronising way.a fun nod to the modern-day reader who knows exactly what's going to happen in later years/books).CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR ELIZABETH PETERS AND SEEING A LARGE CAT The other 'children' have also grown up and solidified as characters, including Nefret, feisty and tender-hearted, and David, responsible, serious, and always in up to his neck with the plans his two contemporaries dream up.Īdd to this the ultimate power couple of Amelia and Emerson, and you have A Family To Be Reckoned With. Although he's always been precocious, with a vocabulary of mile-long words and a tendency to know just a little bit more than the adults around him, in this book he also becomes an action hero and the tall-dark-handsome type who has trouble shaking off admirers. A real turning point for the series, this is the one where Ramses becomes grown up.

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