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 Fifty-Four

HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

A period of quiet descends upon Highclere Castle.

The staff returns to their routines, and my parents settle into a stretch of relative contentment as they replay the events of Porchey’s July wedding over afternoon tea and evening meals.

I relax into a routine of morning rides, daytime hours in the Music Room with Howard, and regular evenings with Brograve.