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 gentle hum of conversation washes over me, as the little scarab gazes up at me from my worktable.

The low rumble of Papa’s voice mixed with the even deeper murmurs of Mr. Carter’s as they study maps and artifacts is like a childhood lullaby.

I haven’t experienced this peace since Great Britain entered the war, eleven days before I turned thirteen, and the regular happy rhythm of seasonal archaeological planning came to an end.