It's Elizabeth Peters doing what she does best. A little intrigue, a little Egyptology, a dash of romance, all leavened with a touch of humor. Best of all it's Barbara Rosenblat doing what she does best, delivering with her usual flair this sixth Vicki Bliss book as no one else can. Rosenblat embodies all of Vicki's wit and spunk, as well as her weakness for her handsome boyfriend John, an art thief turned art dealer. You can just hear Vicki purr when John persuades her they have a few moments to "relax" before getting on to something else. Now Vicki's newfound trust in John is put to the test when their friend Feisal shows up to say that King Tut's mummy has disappeared and John is the chief suspect.
Pub Date: Aug. 26, 2008
Duration: 10 hrs
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Novelist Benet Archdale and housemaid Carol Stratford are two young, single parents who have no reason to know each other. They become tangled in a nightmarish spiral of kidnap, fraud, family violence and death. Ruth Rendell creates psychological suspense in thrillers that are compulsively readable or, in this case, listenable. British actress Imelda Staunton's reading is perfectly paced, and the characters are well defined. You'll have a hard time turning it off.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Emerson and Peabody are at it again! Uncovering antiquities takes a back-seat as the romantic archaeologists track down the master criminal who is stealing Egypt's ancient treasures. With the help of their precocious son, Ramses, the intrepid pair unravel this mystery in crowded bazaars, desert camps and the heart of the Black Pyramid. Barbara Rosenblat's reading fully measures up to the tale. She is a master of timing and nuance. Rosenblat's power for character interpretation has grown with each book in this amusing series. This is the best one yet.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 12 hrs
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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