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The Hippopotamus Pool

The Hippopotamus Pool
Elizabeth Peters

The Hippopotamus Pool is the eighth in a series of historical mystery novels, written by Elizabeth Peters and featuring fictional sleuth and archaeologist Amelia Peabody.

“I have learned that particularly clever ideas do not always stand up under close scrutiny.”

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“Humor is an excellent method of keeping a tight rein on unproductive displays of emotion.”

Elizabeth Peters The Hippopotamus Pool

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“The trouble with unknown enemies is that they are so difficult to identify.”

Elizabeth Peters The Hippopotamus Pool

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“Is is difficult to be angry with a gentleman who pays you compliments, even impertinent compliments. Especially impertinent compliments.”

Elizabeth Peters The Hippopotamus Pool

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