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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THEBES, EGYPT

How will I make it through this afternoon?

The line of supplicants stretches the length of my audience chamber and into the courtyard.

Each priest or land manager or steward brings his own request or problem, one he believes is unique although I know is supremely inconsequential in the eyes of the gods.