Escape #1

Crocodile on the Sandbank - is the first of the Amelia Peabody mysteries by Elizabeth Peters. In it readers are introduced to the strong, opinionated, energetic, fearless Amelia. A Victorian heiress , Amelia has the means and the will to embark on her own for a world tour. She gets as far as Egypt, where she finds her future husband, her future professions (archaeology and crime solving) and her home away from home. The twists and turns of this delightful mystery are both intriguing and hilarious. This is one of my favorite escapes - I can laugh and be amazed by Amelia's ability to handle any situation.