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A River in the Sky
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Amelia Peabody: Book 19

A River in the Sky (2010) (edit title/settings)

by Elizabeth Peters (Author) (edit contributors)

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August 1910. Banned from the Valley of the Kings by the Antiquities Service, Amelia Peabody and her husband, Emerson, are relaxing at home in Kent, enjoying the tranquil beauty of summer. But adventure soon beckons when they are persuaded to follow would-be archaeologist... read more

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While this is the 19th Amelia Peabody book published, it actually takes place between between Guardian of the Horizon and the Falcon at the Portal (books 16 and 11). The Emerson's are being pulled into the British pre-war effort by spying on German spies. This time, instead of excavating in... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

While this is the 19th Amelia Peabody book published, it actually takes place between between Guardian of the Horizon and the Falcon at the Portal (books 16 and 11). The Emerson's are being pulled into the British pre-war effort by spying on German spies. This time, instead of excavating in their beloved Egypt, the Emersons are off to the crumbling Ottoman Empire. As usual, Ramses manages to stick his nose in where it doesn't belong and ends up in trouble. While Ramses is missing in action, Emerson and Amelia are following a corrupt and inept excavator who claims he knows the exact location of the Ark of the Covenant. Typically, very little actual acheological work is completed as the various Emerson family members attempt to solve the mystery in their own ways. In the end, the Emersons emerge triumphant with the bad guys either running in disgrace or awaiting burial.

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Emerson looked up from the book he was reading.

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  • tatterdemalion: (noun, adjective) a person dressed in ragged clothing; ragamuffin. Found on page 251
  • cynosure: (noun) a center of attraction. Found on page 255

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This is book 19 of 19 in Amelia Peabody. (standard series)

Preceded by Tomb of the Golden Bird.

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  1. Elizabeth Peters (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 6, 2010
ISBN: 0061246263
Page Count: 307

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  • Amelia Peabody's Egypt

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