Oh, damn.
I am verklempt. Barbara Mertz (aka Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels) died. She was 85, so she had a good run, but still it's a great loss. I met her a couple of times, and she was always gracious and damned funny.
Her Amelia Peabody books helped me through many rough patches, and revived my childhood interest in ancient Egyptian history. I still listen to Barbara Rosenblatt's audio versions nightly, comforted by the epic antics of the Emerson family and friends.
Rest in peace, Barbara, and take pride in the fact that you brought joy to so many.
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Her Amelia Peabody books helped me through many rough patches, and revived my childhood interest in ancient Egyptian history. I still listen to Barbara Rosenblatt's audio versions nightly, comforted by the epic antics of the Emerson family and friends.
Rest in peace, Barbara, and take pride in the fact that you brought joy to so many.
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