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The Hippopotamus Pool

The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 8

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The Hippopotamus Pool

By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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About this listen

 The spunky Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Peabody Emerson has returned to the exotic Nile valley. Parasol aloft and hot on the trail of an unexplored tomb, she must outwit a shadowy evildoer, a questionable antiquities dealer, and her loquacious son, Ramses.Mysteries of Egypt: listen to more Amelia Peabody Emerson thrillers.©1997 Elizabeth Peters (P)2000 Recorded Books Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Ancient Egypt

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Critic reviews

"A writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key." ( Washington Post Book World)
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As usual very entertaining and enjoyable, looking forward to the next instalment. Narration is excellent

A fantastic read

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This was a great listen for the long drive down through France this summer, with both comedy and plot it suited both of us! Also it is read well and in an appropriate voice!

Good Holiday Listening

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Barbara Rosenblat's narration, combined with a witty, amusing & intriguing mystery, has once again had me laughing & looking forward to getting into bed to listen and be charmed. Her turn of phrase is on occasion simply superb & the plots of these stories keep me engaged start to finish. If you've not come across this author before think something a little like Poirot, but with a kick-ass female lead & more tongue in cheek & humourous, a *little* romance, and... Egypt, always Egypt - mummies & tomb robbers galore. Great fun if you just want a bit of light hearted escape, but with a decent enough plot to keep one interested. Cant wait to get the next book

Fabulous as always

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I could listen to Barbara Rosenblat reading these books all day, she is excellent. In this one we meet David for the first time, while Ramsey and Nefret bicker constantly, much like their elders. I am getting to like Kevin O'Connell very much, he's involved here in a splendidly gung-ho rescue. The cat Bastet proves how invaluable she is too.

Amelia Peabody in splendid form

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I know that many,many good things have been said about the Amelia Peabody books,and I cannot add much more, except for me they are so exciting,that I believe that if I was eighteen instead of nearly seventy five I would be on my way to the land that Elizabeth Peters writes about so wonderfully. I also have to say how much I have enjoyed listening to Barbara Rosenblat ,who for me IS Amelia Peabody,all the characters come alive as she reads and I have to remind myself often that it is only one person reading, thank you all at Audible for making these wonderful books available. I am looking forward to buying many more as I can afford them,thank you once again,
A very happy listener,
Trish75

Very Happy Listener

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend all of the Amelia Peabody series. As with the rest of the series, this story is engaging with twists and turns and the attention to historical detail is superb!

What does Barbara Rosenblat bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Barbara Rosenblat IS Amelia Peobody. It's hard to believe that she is the only one reading the book.

Any additional comments?

Buy these audiobooks!

Highly entertaining as always

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What made the experience of listening to The Hippopotamus Pool the most enjoyable?

As ever Elizabeth Peters delivers a delightful and charming episode in the Amelia Peabody saga. Her characterization of the various members of the extended Peabody family is exact and amusing. In particular, the varied relationships that Amelia has with each member is clearly delineated. The growth of these relationships within the saga is compelling. In addition, Barbara Rosenblat is so skilled at voice differentiation foe the various characters that she is a delight to hear.

What other book might you compare The Hippopotamus Pool to, and why?

I might compare these books to the Mrs. Pollifax series also narrated by Barbara Rosenblat.

Which character – as performed by Barbara Rosenblat – was your favourite?

Amelia must be a favourite, but Ramsesis a close second.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Amelia always amuses me and warms my heart.

Any additional comments?

The entire series is worth listening to.

Excellent as usual

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Nobody records better audiobooks than Barbara Rosenblat. Nobody. It is impossible to imagine a more perfect rendering of the text - and this is true of all the Peabody books. She brings a wide array of wildly different characters compellingly to life - from small children to elderly gentlemen, and with every accent under the sun. I am all amazement and envy in regard to her talents.

Flawless

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Another great story from Elizabeth Peter's Amelia Peabody series and the characters brought to life by Barbara Rosenblat.

The Hippopotamus Pool

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I just felt it wasn't quite as good as others I've read in this series - the narration was excellent, but the plot felt a bit tired. Still, if you like to hear about the Emersons' adventures, you'll be OK with this book.

I liked it, but didn't love it

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