Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody Book 1)

Name: Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody Book 1)
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (7314 reviews)
Author: Elizabeth Peters

by Elizabeth Peters

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.5 (7,314)

4.5 stars from 7,314 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

289 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by Hachette UKPublished 2011-09-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy historical mysteries with a protagonist who's clever, capable, and thoroughly unimpressed by danger or social convention.
You appreciate romance woven into adventure without letting it overtake the plot.
You want a series starter that's both genuinely funny and genuinely thrilling, with a heroine you'll want to follow through multiple books.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your Victorian heroines to be fragile, demure, or in need of constant rescue.
You want your mysteries grim and dark rather than laced with dry wit and absurd situations.
You're looking for literary fiction that prioritises introspection over plot momentum.

About this book

A Victorian-era thriller featuring Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, a self-proclaimed spinster and heiress. Confident and unflappable, Amelia travels to Egypt equipped with a journal and a sturdy umbrella. On her way to Cairo, Amelia rescues Evelyn Barton-Forbes, a young woman abandoned by her lover. The two women sail up the Nile to an archeological site managed by two brothers. When strange visitations, suspicious accidents, and a failed kidnapping occur, Amelia suspects a plot against Evelyn. She must confront an unknown adversary and dangerous circumstances that could cut her Egyptian journey short.

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Price has dropped 13 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 163 days. Typically stays discounted for 11 days.

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Currently #3,092 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.5★ from 7,314 reviews

Gaining approximately 43 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 163 days. Next drop estimated in about 23 weeks. Typical discount: 80% off.

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