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Barbara Mertz

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American novelist and Egyptologist (1927-2013)

United StatesWritersLived 1927 to 2013 · aged 85
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Barbara Louise Mertz, known professionally as Elizabeth Peters and as Barbara Michaels, was an American author. In 1952, she received a PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago. She was best known for her mystery and suspense novels, including the Amelia Peabody book series.

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Awards 3

1998The Grand Master
1989Agatha Award for Best Novel
1986Anthony Award

Connected to Barbara 6

Sara ParetskyAlso won Anthony AwardLaura LippmanAlso won Agatha Award for Best NovelMartha GrimesAlso won The Grand MasterDorothy B. HughesAlso won The Grand MasterMichael GilbertAlso won Anthony AwardCarolyn HartAlso won Agatha Award for Best Novel

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2013 · aged 85
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14 languages

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