Guardian Of The Horizon

It is bitter sweet to go back in time with the Emersons. I never want their adventures to end. Slow start to this book, but, I enjoyed the book after a bit. It was so odd reading about Ramses lusting after someone other than Nefret, and slightly off putting when he sleeps with her! I understand where Ms. Peters was going...it didn't make sense that Ramses and Nefret spent all those years alone...that Ramses waited so long for Nefret, and never encountered anyone else that made his heart (or some other organ) turn over. Now, we see that this wasn't the case. There is a reason Nefret deneyed others, and Ramses did lust after others. Some say that they can't see Ramses loving anyone but Nefret. True. I think though Ramses thought he loved Daria, he was only 20 and didn't really realize himself, that it was just lust. So, in the end the book was good, moving and emotional. Funny as always. I always want to finish the book to see where it goes, but hate being done. I miss being admist the Emersons! Do read it!

What is most controversial about this book? Ramses: In my opinion his relationship with Daria was the best part of this book! It showed that pure human essence of raw emotion and feeling taking control. Speaking as a 20 yr. old, I know that Elizabeth Peters hit it right on the nail by making him frustrated, confused, flawed...human? After all, we can't put Ramses on a pedestal of idealistic manhood now can we? At this age, everything is so intense and you feel strongly and I personally was cheering for Ramses. It was exciting. It was new. It showed that you can fall in love and have your heart broken and still live and love again! I found that message bittersweet. No relationship is perfect. In the end, it makes Ramses and Nefret's relationship that much more real. I loved it and recommend it highly! I truly believe Elizabeth Peters is a brilliant writer and I respect her very much.

I must put The Guardian of the Horizon among my favorite of the Amelia Peabody series. I was delighted to find out what had happened to the denizens of the Holy Mountain introduced in The Last Camel Died at Noon. I was strongly attracted to them when reading Camel and have wondered over the years how they faired.For me the characters of Nephret and Ramses became more understandable in this book. I must admit that I had been puzzled by the length of time it took Nephret to recognize the romantic and sexual nature of her feelings for Ramses. And, I was puzzled by Ramses extreme reticence to push her in this area. This book gives some explanation for this phenomenom. I know some readers were disturbed by Ramses relationship with Daria. But, to me it seemed perfectly in character for a romatic and frustrated young man such as Ramses.The only slightly false note in the book for me was that Amelia seemed a little too at ease with Sethos for this point in their history.But, all and all, a grand read.

I don't know why the others didn't like it -- sordid romance? Please. It made Ramses human instead of so perfect, and made me like him even more. I've been disgusted with Nefret since Falcon at the Portal for not trusting him; but after this book, I understand her actions. Thanks for that, Ms. Peters. A fun, interesting setup for future action, dare I hope!?If you want a extra treat, buy the recorded book as well.

This bood fills in one of the "missing years" in the Amelia Peabody series. The Emersons are headed back to the lost Oasis to rescue an old frien, but nothing's quite as it appears. This is another delightful installment in a wonderful series!