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“I sometimes wonder what it would be like to be the respected patriarch of an ordinary English family." "Very boring, Emerson.”

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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