Barbara mertz biography
Barbara mertz biography...
Barbara Mertz
American novelist (1927–2013)
"Elizabeth Peters" redirects here. For the English mystery writer, see Ellis Peters.
Barbara Mertz | |
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| Born | Barbara Louise Gross (1927-09-29)September 29, 1927 Canton, Illinois |
| Died | August 8, 2013(2013-08-08) (aged 85) Frederick, Maryland |
| Pen name | Barbara Michaels, Elizabeth Peters |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1964–2013 |
| Genre | Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, academic Egyptology |
| Spouse | Richard Mertz (m.Elizabeth peters books in order1950; div. 1969) |
| Children | Peter, Elizabeth |
Barbara Louise Mertz (September 29, 1927 – August 8, 2013) was an American author who wrote under her own name as well as under the pseudonyms Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels.
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.
In the 1960s, Mertz authored two books on ancient Egypt: Temples, Tombs, an