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  • Night Train to Memphis

  • The Fifth Vicky Bliss Mystery
  • By: Elizabeth Peters
  • Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
  • Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (504 ratings)

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Night Train to Memphis

By: Elizabeth Peters
Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat
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Publisher's summary

While on an all-expenses-paid cruise down the Nile, Vicky takes on a new case involving a plot to rob the Egyptian museum. With Sir John Smythe, reformed jewel thief and Vicky's lover, the prime suspect, she prepares for shipboard romance and a dash of intrigue.
Don't miss any of the mysteries in the Vicky Bliss series.
©1995 Elizabeth Peters (P)2004 Recorded Books
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"A clever plot combined with an exotic setting, well-crafted writing, wryly funny humor, interesting factoids about Egyptian antiquities, and lively, attractive heroine Vicky Bliss, who can hold her own against the meanest meanies." (Booklist)

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Quite a Ride

I think the thing I love most about Ms. Peters' books is that they are so darn educated. If you want a smart read that still gives a thrill, this is high on the list. A warning of a slight ribald edge to the sensitive reader, however. Ms. Rosenblat's performance can only be described as first rate and not to be missed.

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Vicky Bliss in Egypt

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This is a nice reading of Night Train to Memphis by Elizabeth Peters, The story is a potboiler of archaeological intrigue that is witty and comes with some entertaining and attractive characters, I do prefer the version read by Kathleen Turner (not available on Audible) but Rosenblat does a good job.

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Timeless!

While this takes place in the 80s or 90s, before cell phones and social media, the relationship between Vicki and Schmidt, vicki and John, even her relationship with herself, are so fraught with her temper, ego, and insecurities, they’re hysterically funny. Peters was so skillful that she made these otherwise simple characters into sweet, loving great friends.

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a great listen and read

at first I struggled to get into this plot , but as usual Peter's finds a way to get them out of whatever situation they got themselves into. brilliant read, and I wish she had written more.

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the best for last

This was the best of the Vicky Bliss series. I was very sad to discover it was also the last. I enjoyed Amelia Peabody very much, but I found myself more attached to Vicky. I wish there were more. If you haven't listened to the Barbara Rosenblat narrations, you are doing yourself a great injustice. The first time you hear Vicky Bliss you won't believe it is the same person who narrates the Amelia Peabody series. The woman deserves accolades and awards for both the Amelia Peabody and Vicky Bliss series.

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Right train to mesmerize

Excellent story. Excellent Narration. Elizabeth P. and Barbara R. are my favorite dynamic duo. Of course I say the same about Terry Pratchett and both narrators of his books. Peters and Pratchett RIP. Both gone too soon, both left incredible literature for people like me.

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The Two of Them

I never thought I'd like country songs from past times, but this story brought them out in such a unique way. The story's ending was just the best. The characters through the books in this series are perfect. Elizabeth Peters is brilliant, and Barbara Rosenblat outdid herself this time with the character voices. She can even sing in a character's way of speaking. Bravo!

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GREAT!

I thought this book was great! I'm new to Vicky Bliss mysteries and this is the first one I've listened to. Barbara Rosenblat's narrating was fabulous!! That would be worth it all on it's own, but the mystery was fun and quirky and I couldn't be happier with my purchase!

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Another great book

Love the story and a great way to end, can't wait til the next one.

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Schmidt Shines

Vicky Bliss’s love life seemingly reaches resolution, along the usual death-defying chase, this time on a cruise that ends in Egypt. No one is what they seem, and Schmidt is surprisingly one step ahead of the bad guys, and provides the Country and Western soundtrack

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