Daughter of Egypt | Book Review

By Marie Benedict

A RIVETING AND INTRIGUING STORY WITH STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS

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  SUMMARY

As a young woman, Lady Evelyn Herbert was fascinated by the story of the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled 3,000 years ago. She studied archaeology in secret and defied tradition to accompany her father, Lord Carnarvon, on his annual excavation trip to Egypt. She has her heart set on finding the tomb of the 3,000-year-old female pharaoh, Hatshepsut, whose name had been erased from history.

Propelled by both adventure and intrigue, Lady Evelyn and her father faced the political tensions between Egypt and Britain in the 1920s, as well as the issue of ownership of the valuable artifacts she and her father’s team had uncovered.

REVIEW

The Daughter of Egypt is a riveting and intriguing story that parallels the lives of Lady Evelyn and the ancient female pharaoh Hatshepsut. Both women defied expectations and left their mark on history.   

Author Marie Benedict’s writing is as gripping as ever.  She is known for suspenseful historical fiction, and this book is no exception.  She masterfully captures the essence of these characters, bringing them to life on the page.  Her descriptions of the archaeological sites are rich in detail, and I could not stop myself from inhaling the pages.  Fans of Marie Benedict will adore this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of this book. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Publisher    St. Martin’s Press

Published   March 24, 2026

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