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“In this one Howard carter discovers tut's tomb.”
Stacy C wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fun to read!”
Charline A wrote this review Wednesday, August 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great, and I'm finally finished with this series! It's been good, but I'm anxious to read something else now.”
Kathy F wrote this review Monday, July 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It is a worthy addition to the Amelia Peabody series. I enjoyed it.”
Sandy P wrote this review Wednesday, June 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love, love, love this book. It is a must read for all Amelia Peabody fans. I've read it 3 times since August 2008.”
Kathie F wrote this review Wednesday, March 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the 18th, and latest book in the Amelia Peabody series. It's really bittersweet being all caught up--I've loved reading them, but it's sad knowing I don't have any more waiting for me.
DKayeS wrote this review Tuesday, November 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The year is 1922, and if you're familiar with Egyptology, you'll know that that's the year when King Tut's tomb was found. Unfortunately, credit for the discovery doesn't go to the Emersons--since Radcliffe had betrayed his interest, Howard Carter and his sponsor, Carnarvon, decided to remain in the Valley of the Kings for one more season, and Carter discovers the tomb.
The Emersons are eager to be in on the discovery and offer their help, but when Radcliffe accuses Carter and Carnarvon of stealing artifacts from the tomb, they ban him from the site.
Meanwhile, Sethos arrives in the grip of a malarial fever, with a coded message he says is putting his life in danger. Keeping him hidden is no easy matter, with all the journalists around for the opening of Tut's tomb, including Sethos's estranged wife. And the family, including their butler Gargery who's arrived from England, is suddenly (again) under constant threat of attack and abduction.
Ramses and David, who were in the intelligence service during the war (as was Sethos), use their contacts to try to discover who's behind the attacks and the message, and uncover an assassination plot, and David is torn between his loyalties to his English family and his Egyptian heritage.
Mostly, though, it's an adventurous visit with old friends. Amelia and Emerson are getting older, and now that Ramses and Nefret's twins are 5, the family that's been a working unit for so long is starting to break apart. Just like it does in real life, the impending independence of the younger generation is a matter for both pride and sadness. I have no idea if it's the case or not, but Tomb of the Golden Bird feels like an end to the series. Maybe I'm just affected because it's the last one in my TBR pile, but with everyone planning on going their own ways, it feels final. At any rate, if there is a next book, it'll be interesting to see who's the focus and how the separation is handled.”
“Tomb of the Golden Bird by Elizabeth Peters is the 18th, and possibly last, book in her fabulous Amelia Peabody series. The entire Emerson clan is back in Egypt for Howard Carter's discovery (with some guidance from Emerson of course) of Tutankhamon's tomb. Emerson peeves off Lord Carnavon, and the entire family is then banned from the most wondrous find in all of Egyptology's history. In the midst of this uproar, Sethos has returned with news of a possible conspiracy to bring down the shaky peace that has settled across the Middle East since the end of the Great War. The plot, as usual, is irrelevant. What matters is the snappy repartee, the always delightful Amelia sticking her nose into everyone's business, and of course a pair of star-crossed lovers. It's standard Peters' stuff, but she makes it look elegant and easy. I do hope this isn't the end!”
clockstein wrote this review Friday, August 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Continuation of the Emerson families and their adventures in Egypt. Enjoyable gentle mystery with touches of humor. Great for those with an interest in Egyptology.”
Eclectic reader wrote this review Friday, July 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“As always, I love Amelia and her unstoppable family! However, I didn't get into this plot like I have most of the others. I really did like the historical content. I have studied the Amarna period more than the others and have a better feel for Akhenaten and Tutankhamen. So that was cool, but I guess after 17 other books in this series, it might get harder to find new and thrilling plots! I wouldn't want to try it myself for sure! Hats off to Ms. Peters! One teeny tiny complaint... Nefret needs to take her place back in the spotlight! Motherhood doesn't stop adventures, as evidenced by Amelia herself!”
Doorways wrote this review Tuesday, May 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
