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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LONDON, ENGLAND

“The suspense is overwhelming, Lady Evelyn,” Lieutenant Beauchamp exclaims, his eyes wide and his smile encouraging. “How did you escape from the dangerous chamber?”

I suddenly hesitate. I’d been detailing the thrill of discovering an ancient underground room and juxtaposing that elation with the terrifying moment of the chamber’s collapse, but now I waver.

Does it denigrate Ahmed’s courage to dramatize the moment of our rescue in my retelling to Lieutenant Beauchamp?