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Crocodile on the Sandbank

Elizabeth Peters

When I was younger, around 12 years old, I wanted to become an archeologist in Egypt. I read quite a few books about Ancient Egypt (and other equally old civilizations), ranging from the decipher of the hieroglyphic alphabet, to different theories regarding the creation of Pyramids, even about aliens. As such, it is not a great surprise that I enjoyed this novel. It is set in Egypt, at an archeological dig and it involves a mysterious walking mummy. Moreover, it wants to be a Victorian mystery which is definitely a plus as I am also a fan of that era in books. The 3rd bonus point is the main character, a feisty, funny, feminist heroine who I enjoyed having as my guide in this novel. I only gave it 3 stars because Amelia Peabody was a bit too much at times, too self-confident and aggressive for the period. It was a bit unbelievable. Moreover, the main mystery was too easy to solve although I greatly enjoyed the journey. I plan to read more of the series soon.

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