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  • The Ape Who Guards the Balance

  • The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 10
  • Written by: Elizabeth Peters
  • Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
  • Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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The Ape Who Guards the Balance

Written by: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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Publisher's Summary

Against the romantic backdrop of Edwardian Egypt, the irresistible Amelia Peabody and her charmingly unconventional family prove themselves to be formidable foes of villainy. In The Ape Who Guards the Balance, Amelia must muster all of her considerable skills of detection to unravel a snarled web of stolen archeological treasures, murderous cults, and fallen women.

The Peabody-Emerson family has set sail for Egypt and the 1907 archaeological season. But a mint-condition papyrus of the Book of the Dead falls into their hands, and the prospects for the 1907 archaeological season turn deadly.

This captivating best seller showcases the talent that caused the Mystery Writers of America to name Elizabeth Peters a Grand Master. With Barbara Rosenblat's dazzling narration, you will find yourself held pleasurably in the balance of this exotic mystery.

©1998 Elizabeth Peters (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

What the critics say

"An appealing cast of characters is led by a curious and adventurous heroine capable of handling any crisis that appears. The setting among ancient Egyptian ruins is an ever-fascinating one. Barbara Rosenblat's reading is lively, and her characterizations effective." (Library Journal)

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One of My Favourite Series

I love the Amelia Peabody mysteries and have read them all. Now I enjoy listening to all of them over and over again.

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Loved it!

One more easy listening novel about Amelia Peabody and family.
Definitely leaves you wanting more.

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This series just keeps getting better

Once again the amazing characters from Elizabeth Peters are brought to life and move forward by Barbara Rosenblat talents. Next book is downloaded and waiting patiently for me.

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