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

Mama and I stand on the gravel approach in front of Highclere Castle’s tall black walnut doors, each displaying a wolf’s head holding the foot of a deer.

The staff stands behind us, ready to assist our esteemed guests with their bags and guide them to their rooms. Papa, who had arranged for a private train to shuttle the guests from London to the nearby station, had greeted them with a fleet of his finest vehicles, which he personally led to our estate in his chauffeur-driven Bugatti.

This particular gathering is unlike any other we’ve hosted—because Saad Zaghloul is indeed coming to Highclere Castle.