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 Forty-Six

CAIRO, EGYPT

Even a long soak in a scented tub in my hotel room cannot clean away the despair of the day.

The grime from traversing the souk alleys, yes.

The smell of spice from my skin, of course.