“If all else fails, we will simply have to drug our attendants, overpower the guards, raise the oppressed peasants to arms, and take over the government.”
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Barbara Mertz
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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