by Emma Franco – 14 Oct 2004
There is no long-winded introduction; it does not take twenty pages for anything interesting to happen: right from page one you are caught in the story.
Narrated by the willful and free-spirited Amelia Peabody Emerson, the story takes place mainly in Sudan.
As Amelia and her ruggedly handsome husband, Radcliff Emerson, both well-known archeologists, are preparing for the seasonís dig, a map and a suspicious note arrive.
The map claims to lead to an untouched civilization deep in the heart of the Sudan. The Emersons deem it inconceivable, and along with their prodigy son, Ramses, they head to the Sudan.
Soon overwhelming evidence and curiosity overcome their good judgment.
Because it is filled with cliffhanger moments, mystery and wit, putting down the book will not be an option.
Soon you will find yourself swooning over the thought of Emerson whipping you into his arms and running off on some new mystery-filled adventure with a son who can speak five different Arabic dialects and knows as much as a seasoned archeologist.
Highly recommended!