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

Everyone remarks on the unexpected perfection of the day.

The clear blue skies with nary a threatening cloud on the horizon.

The cooling shade of the cedar tree, grown from a seedling given to the first Earl of Carnarvon, under which the group sits on thick cotton blankets.