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-Seven

CAIRO, EGYPT

I lie to Papa. The next morning, I tell him that I’m off to the shops to choose a special wedding gift for Catherine and Porchey. Instead, after breakfast, I leave Shepheard’s by the side entrance, and slide into the automobile where Mrs. Seton waits.

As we progress toward Qasr-El-Aini Street where the Zaghloul residence is located, I cannot quite believe my actions.

Here am I, in an automobile with an American woman I’ve just met, about to interview the Mother of the Egyptians.