
Daughter of Egypt
A Novel
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Marie Benedict
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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 Pharaoh—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.
©2026 Marie Benedict (P)2026 Macmillan AudioCritic Reviews
"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