Guardian of the Horizon - Couverture rigide

Peters, Elizabeth

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0066214718 ISBN 13 : 9780066214719

Editeur : William Morrow, 2004

Synopsis

Book by Peters Elizabeth

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A hitherto lost journal of the indomitable Amelia Peabody has been miraculously recovered: a chronicle from one of the "missing years" -- 1907–1908 -- shedding new light on an already exceptional career, a remarkable family . . . and an unexpected terror.

Ousted from their most recent archaeological dig and banned forever from the Valley of the Kings, the Emersons are spending a quiet summer at home in Kent, England, when a mysterious messenger arrives. Claiming to be the teenage brother of their dear friend Tarek, prince of the mysterious Lost Oasis, the charismatic herald brings troubling news of a strange malady that has struck down Tarek's heir and conveys his brother's urgent need for help only the Emersons can provide.

Driven by loyalty -- and a fear that the evil forces opposing Tarek's rule will now exploit the royal heir's grave illness -- the family sets off in secret for the land time forgot -- a mountain fortress from which they narrowly escaped ten years before. Braving the treacherous desert climate on a trek fraught with danger at every turning, guided only by a crumbling map, the Emersons are unaware that deception is leading them onward into a nest of vipers -- where a dreadful fate may await. For young Ramses, forced to keep his growing love for the beautiful Nefret secret, temptation along the way may prove his ultimate undoing. And a dark past and grim obligation have ensnared Nefret once again, as she is helpless to save those she loves most from the prison of the Lost Oasis.

Guardian of the Horizon is rich with suspense, surprises, unforgettable characters, and the intoxicating atmosphere that has earned its author the coveted title of Grand Master two times over. The remarkable Elizabeth Peters proves once again that, in the world of historical adventure fiction, she is truly without peer.

Revue de presse :

“A fast moving, intrigue-filled plot...expect another run up bestseller lists.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Wickedly entertaining....an essential purchase.” (Library Journal)

“One of Peters’ most engaging and exciting installments in the series.” (Winston-Salem Journal)

“Humor and passion...quick-paced and well-researched.” (Book Magazine)

“Another thrilling episode of crime-solving...uproarious.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Funny and engaging.” (Entertainment Weekly (A-))

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: William Morrow
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0066214718
• ISBN 13: 9780066214719
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 416