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-Nine

VALLEY OF THE KINGS, EGYPT

“Good morning,” I greet Mansur Mohammed el Hashash, the longtime head reis of Papa and Mr. Carter’s excavation.

He gives me a brief bow, which I deem an improvement over the past few weeks when he seemed uncomfortable acknowledging me.

Even though I’d been present on last year’s dig, he’d never gotten accustomed to a woman working side by side with the men, especially not a lord’s daughter.