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“The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.”

Quote by Barbara Mertz

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Barbara Mertz, born on September 29, 1927, was a renowned American historian and author. Known for her historical novels and detective stories, she is best remembered for her series of novels featuring the fictional Egyptologist Betty Davis. Mertz's works are appreciated for their unique perspective and rich historical knowledge. more

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