Daughter of Egypt

Daughter of Egypt

Author: Marie Benedict Listening Length: 11h 26m
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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

As soon as the final chord of the waltz sounds, I take my leave of Lord Stockton. The summer evening is warm, even though a pleasant breeze drifts in from the estate grounds through open windows. Pulling out my fan, I feign being overheated and retreat to the periphery of the Saloon.

Passing behind the dozens of guests consulting their dance cards and seeking out their next partners, I do my best to avoid Mama’s line of vision as I head toward Streatfield. As I duck and weave behind our taller guests, I hope that, for once, my diminutive height is a boon.

Gathering up the hem of my skirts for easier movement, I dodge the guests pouring out of the adjoining rooms where they have gathered to enjoy the lavish buffet, cigars, glasses of bubbly Pol Roger, and subtle rounds of flirting, and emerging now for another round of dancing.