Daughter of Egypt | Marie Benedict

Daughter of Egypt: A Novel

Extended Synopsis

In the 1920s, archaeologist 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. 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 sweeping story of two ambitious women who lived centuries apart. Both were forced to hide who they were during their lifetimes, yet ultimately rose above the restrictions of their respective eras to change history forever.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of dual-timeline historical fiction, Gilded Age expeditions, and ancient Egyptian archaeology.
• Readers who enjoy rich biographical and feminist narratives centered on hidden women who reshaped history.
• Book clubs looking for engaging discussion material regarding cultural provenance, antiquities preservation, and institutional sexism.

About the Author

Marie Benedict is a New York Times bestselling author dedicated to unearthing the hidden historical stories of extraordinary women. Under this pseudonym, acclaimed author Heather Terrell writes compelling biographical fiction, including The Mitford Affair, The Only Woman in the Room, and Carnegie's Maid.

Accolades & Features

Praised by People for her "delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense," Marie Benedict delivers a cinematic masterpiece. This first edition hardcover features dust jacket design, customized cartographic spreads of 1920s Valley of the Kings excavation zones, structural dynastic charts, comprehensive archaeological provenance essays, and reading group guide matrices.

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