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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LUXOR, EGYPT

Chambers branch off from the corridor as we go deeper into the cliff. We don’t stop. Each of these has been fully excavated, and none will contain the evidence we seek.

The air grows closer and hotter, and I begin to wonder about the wisdom of this decision.

The hallway becomes narrower, and then suddenly bends back upon itself.