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

I do not ask anyone’s permission but my own.

Why should I? If I am indeed the ruler I proclaim myself to be, then only the gods can dictate my course.

As far as I am concerned, Amun, lord of all the gods, has given me every indication that I am meant to be formally declared pharaoh of Upper and Lower Egypt.