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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THEBES, EGYPT

The Nile shimmers before us. The verdant, palm-lined riverbank on which we sit affords us a breathtaking view of the countryside, dotted here and there with sandstone structures.

As I lie back on the blanket and pillows and reach for a date, I glance over at my beautiful Neferure and my beloved Senenmut.

We are alone here, save the guards standing at a distance.