Daughter of Egypt

Daughter of Egypt

Author: Marie Benedict Listening Length: 11h 26m
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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

With great effort, I slow my pace as I descend from the platform and step into the cool, dark interior of the temple. I want to race down the hallowed corridors and whoop with delight and relief. Today, I’ve taken the first public step toward becoming pharaoh.

But I do not leap and run or squeal. I maintain the deportment of the Amun-consecrated figure I’ve just announced myself to be.

Suppressing my restless elation, I stand stock-still while Nedjem takes the atef from my head and reverentially places it on its stand.