"It is not restful, it is not respectful to be perpetually foolish."
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About Barbara Mertz
Barbara Mertz (1927-2013) was an American author who wrote under the pen names Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels. She was a prolific writer of mystery and suspense novels set in various time periods and locations, often with a touch of romance and humor. Mertz was also an accomplished Egyptologist whose passion for archaeology and ancient Egypt inspired many of her novels. Her most famous series, featuring the character Amelia Peabody, garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following of readers.
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