Summary & Analysis - Crocodile On The Sandbank: Based On The Book By Elizabeth Peters

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

CROCODILE ON THE SANDBANK

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ELIZABETH PETERS

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CONTENT

A Spinster's Initiative and a Companion Found

Arrival in Egypt and Encounters in Cairo

Embarking on the Nile and Initial Discoveries

Arrival at Amarna and the Archaeological Camp

The First Stirrings of Mystery

Suspicions, Accusations, and a Plan

The Mummy's Appearance and Unexpected Violence

Unmasking the Deception and the Confrontation

Aftermath and Departure

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters introduces Amelia Peabody, a forthright and independently wealthy English spinster who embarks on a journey to Egypt in the 1880s. Seeking adventure and eager to explore the land of the pharaohs, she hires a young companion with a troubled past. Upon arriving in Egypt, they become entangled with a pair of unconventional archaeologists, the Emerson brothers, at an excavation site in Amarna. As they delve into the mysteries of the ancient city, strange and unsettling events begin to occur, including the rumored appearance of a walking mummy. The narrative unfolds as a blend of adventure and mystery, set against the backdrop of early Egyptological explorations. The protagonists navigate intrigue and potential danger while their contrasting personalities and burgeoning relationships add another layer to the unfolding drama.

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