Daughter of Egypt

Daughter of Egypt

Author: Marie Benedict Listening Length: 11h 26m

In the 1920s, archeologist Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle made headlines around the world with the discovery of the treasure-filled tomb of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. But behind it all stood Lady Evelyn Herbert—daughter of Lord Carnarvon—whose daring spirit and relentless curiosity made the mo...

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HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

The Saloon glows in the flicker of the candelabras and the low light of ornate wall sconces.

Colorful heraldic shields dotting the base of the peaked gallery above enliven the honey-colored limestone walls and columns.

The crimson, sapphire, and emerald of the shields are echoed in the ladies’ gowns and the jewels on their necks, ears, and wrists.