The Golden One : A Novel of Suspense

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Summary: The Emerson's are back!!!
Review: Amelia Peabody relates another thrilling adventure (with occasional entries by her son, Ramses) that starts when the war affects their beloved Egypt. Ramses is recruited as a spy by the British and Amelia and Radcliff cannot let their son face danger alone so the whole family gets in on the act. This is a great story from Ms. Peters from one of the few authors whose work I automatically buy in hardback. Elizabeth Peters has a PhD in Egyptology and her main character Amelia is based on a combination of several Victorian women explorers/archeologists. Every time I read one of these books I have to dig up one of the real Amelia's books (Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards) about Egypt to reread. The similarity in writing style and voice is uncanny. This series is best if you start with the first in the series, Crocodile On The Sandbank.

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Summary: Another classic from Peters!
Review: Elizabeth Peters has developed the familiar as our own family characters in this 14th outing of the Emersons and their kith and kin in Egypt in 1917. The plot is typical Peters - tombs to find, killers to capture, espionage adventures that showcase the son, Ramses for the true hero he is - But what has impressed me in the entire series is the character developement - from the 1st book Crocodile on the Sandbank, which brings Amelia in contact with the vibrant Emerson, to the birth of their son, Walter (Ramses), to the introduction of the beautiful Nefret in one of the best of the series, The Last Camel Died at Noon, we see the family and their servants and workers and what they mean to their lives - Their reis, Abdullah, is a strong presence that is felt even now - The best thing about this progression is we finally get to see what each character means to each other, and that is wonderful.
Yes, there are great adventures, yes, there are recurring villians, and new villians to come, but the fun of these novels makes you feel you are in that time and in that place and enjoying every second of it.
For those of you thinking of buying The Golden One, I suggest you start with the 1st and work your way up - You'll be delighted you did.

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Summary: The series is still fun, but it's not what it once was
Review: Elizabeth Peters seems to be running out of steam with Amelia, Emerson, et. al. The series was once a really wonderful one. Now, I still follow along since I've liked the characters so much over the years, but the characters themselves seem tired at times, and the plots are predicatable and often flabby. Moreover, the humor -- once such an important part of the series -- is now much rarer. I still enjoy the books overall -- and The Golden One is no exception -- but they aren't what they once were.

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Summary: Back to Form
Review: Having been just [very] slightly disappointed in the last book in this series, Lord of the Silent, I was brought back to loving this series once again with this entry. There are the usual elements of an Amelia Peabody mystery: a couple of dead bodies, some threats made against the family, Emerson screaming, Peabody knowing all, Ramses being enigmatic and so forth.
In this episode, Amelia and family are being led to believe that someone has found a previously undiscovered royal tomb. They waver back & forth as to whether this is possible or not but continue to think about the clues pointing in that direction.
Meanwhile, Ramses is convinced by the army to sneak himself into the enemy-controlled Gaza to discover if their old nemesis, Sethos, has indeed gone over to the enemy. Amelia, Emerson, and Nefret cannot allow him to do this without their help, of course, and mayhem ensues.
All in all an enjoyable read and a nice cliffhanger at the end to build interest in the next book.

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Summary: Great Improvement
Review: I had been pretty dissapointed in Lord of The Silent; I thought that all the interesting loose ends had been tied up at the end of the book. However, the Golden One brings the focus back on our favorite heroine, Amelia Peabody. The plot was delightfully complex and kept me on the edge of my seat. Even with Ramses and Nefret married, the book still had some tension, though I liked the series better before they were married. The book also did not tie up every single problem so we can all expect that the next Amelia Peabody mystery will be as interesting or better. However, I found Sethos' turn for the good a little unrealistic and I wished there was more from the rest of the family. This series is great for anyone who likes good mysteries or has an interest in Egyptology. Elizabeth Peters is a highly competant author who knows her subject and her Amelia Peabdody series is a pleasure to read.

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Summary: Amelia Peabody strikes!
Review: The Golden One is perhaps not as funny as the other novels, but I still thought it was defintely worth the buy. Reading about all the new characters that have shown up on the scene is reason enough without all the new action.

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Summary: Another fun Egyptian adventure
Review: Like all her books featuring Amanda Peabody (archeologist and egyptologist) this was a fun-filled book that was difficult to put down. If you've read the other books in the series, you'll happily revist some old friends (and enemies). All in all, a fun read.

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Summary: No surprises.
Review: I have read all of the books in this series and have enjoyed every one of them. This was a good read except it was not as entertaining as some of the other books. It was predictable nothing in the book was a surprise.

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Summary: Amelia is on the trail again!
Review: One would think that reading 13 books in the Amelia Peabody Emerson series would be enough. But there can never be enough Amelia! This lastest book continues Ms. Peters' great tradition, or as she says, edification of the most astounding journals of one of the greatest(and most opinionated) women Egyptologists of the time. This book continues the narration of Mrs. Emerson's, and her husband, Radclife Emerson's adventures and their work in the field of archeology. Their equally talented and intellegent son, Ramses and his wife, Nefret, join them in their search for ancient tombs and pyramids. This book takes them back to Egypt during the war-torn days of the First World War. Again, the Emersons encounter corpses, secret agents, old nemises and danger around every corner. Amelia, Emerson and Nefret follow Ramses, who is once again called up by the British Secret Service, into the desert and encounter, once again, their old nemisis, Sethos.
This book is a must=read for anyone who loves Agatha Christie mysteries, Victorian society, romance or Epyptology. As Ms. Peters holds a Ph.D. in Egyptology, she does an outstanding job describing the excavation of tombs and the archeological methods of the late 19th century, not to mention the colonial and Egyptian lifestyle in Egypt at the turn of the century.
Some may find Amelia's ramblings in her "journal" annoying, but as this book is kept in the true Victorian writing style, this should be over looked and enjoyed. All in all I would give this lastest addition a huge Two Thumbs Up! Brava, Ms. Peters!

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Summary: Another fantastic Peabody romp
Review: I am not sure how it is possible, since she is already so superb, but Ms. Peters just keeps getting better! All of our favourite characters are here, from the redoubtable Amelia and Emerson, to the fascinating Nefret and Ramses. With a few clever strokes of her pen, all of the characters, from major to minor, spring to life and into action. Makes me long to visit Egypt, though her writing is so superb throughout the whole series, I feel as if I already have.