Daughter of Egypt - by Marie Benedict (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Known for her "delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense" (People), New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, returns with a sweeping tale of a young woman who unearths the truth about a forgotten Pharoah--rewriting both of their legacies forever.

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 momentous find possible.

Nearly 3,000 years earlier, another woman defied the expectations of her time: Hatshepsut, Egypt's lost pharaoh. Her reign was bold, visionary--and nearly erased from history.

When Evelyn becomes obsessed with finding Hatshepsut's secret tomb, she risks everything to uncover the truth about her reign and keep valued artifacts in Egypt, their rightful home. But as danger closes in and political tensions rise, she must make an impossible choice: protect her father's legacy--or forge her own.

Propelled by high adventure and deadly intrigue, Daughter of Egypt is the story of two ambitious women who lived centuries apart. Both were forced to hide who they were during their lifetimes, yet ultimately changed history forever.

Review Quotes

"Marie Benedict once again brings a shadowed history to vibrant life. Daughter of Egypt unfolds a fascinating dual narrative of ambition, intrigue, and legacy across millennia. It's lush, sweeping, and layered with the complexity of a deeply researched past." --Ruta Sepetys, #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of I Must Betray You

"What a thoughtful, fascinating dive into history, legacy, and the inevitability of powerful women finding themselves erased by time. Marie Benedict always shines when it comes to illuminating lost women of the past, and Daughter of Egypt is no exception!" --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Briar Club

"With dust-cloaked intrigue, sweeping adventure, and emotional depth, this novel excavates more than tombs--it restores lost legacies...You won't be able to look away." --Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Story She Left Behind

"In Daughter of Egypt, bestselling author Marie Benedict is at the top of her game, delivering a thoroughly absorbing story that takes place over two distinct time periods--in the early 20th century, and in the 15th century B.C.--as two very different women seek to leave their mark on a male-domainted world..... Daughter of Egypt is a riveting tale of heartache, love and triumph, by a true master of historical fiction." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau

"As a historian and Egyptologist, I thought I knew these women and their worlds, but Benedict has imagined them as never before.... These women are brought to life in vibrant color, under the blazing sun in the land of Egypt. This is a deep and touching story full of love, disappointment, happiness, and tragedy. It is a delightful and evocative journey from start to finish." --Kathleen Sheppard, author of Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age

"As a scholar of ancient Egypt and fan of historical fiction, I read Marie Benedict's new book, Daughter of Egypt, with high expectations, and can honestly say they were exceeded. Extraordinary. The historical elements are spot on, and those that are fictionalized blend seamlessly into the story in a realistic manner. Benedict does this in a way that is both entertaining and informative." --JJ Shirley, Managing Editor, Journal of Egyptian History; Director, Theban Tomb 110

About the Author

MARIE BENEDICT is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of Crime, The Mitford Affair, Her Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Lady Clementine, Carnegie's Maid, The Other Einstein, and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian and the Target Book of the Year The First Ladies. All have been translated into multiple languages, and many have been selected for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, Costco Book Club, Indie Next List, and LibraryReads List. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.