“Now, Mama, Papa, and sir," said Ramses, "please withdraw to the farthest corner and crouch down with your backs turned. It is as I feared; we will never break through by this method. The walls are eight feet thick. Fortunately I brought along a little nitroglycerin--" "Oh, good Gad," shrieked Inspector Cuff.”
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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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