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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Chapter Twenty-Eight

CAIRO, EGYPT

I step out of the Shepheard’s lobby and into the Egyptian sunshine, following in my parents’ wake.

No long sojourn in Cairo to sample their social season is required of me this time; Mama didn’t even suggest it.

Instead we will be heading directly to Luxor.