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Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict

Genre:
Egyptian Mythology, Egyptian, Historical Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Fantasy

Publication Date:
March 24th, 2026

Page Numbers:
352

Read/Finished Date:
April 11th, 2026 - April 12th, 2026

Rating:
4.25/5

Premise:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Benedict comes an extraordinary story of the woman who helped uncover Tutankhamun's tomb and the mystery behind Egypt’s first woman Pharaoh.

1920’s London was enthralled by the discovery of the treasure-filled tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Filled with priceless statues, jewels, and the gold-encased mummy of the boy Pharaoh himself, the burial site unleashed a fascination with the ancient world and revolutionized the world of archeology.

The discovery was made by Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle and his associate, famed archeologist Howard Carter. What no one knows is that without the pioneering spirit of Lady Evelyn Herbert, Carnarvon’s daughter, the tomb might never have been found. As a young woman, Evelyn was fascinated by the story of Hatshepsut, a woman who had to assume the guise of a man in order to rule Egypt. Although she brought peace and prosperity to Egypt, her male successors ruthlessly and thoroughly erased her name from history.

Lady Evelyn’s ambition to find the tomb of Egypt’s first woman ruler exposes her to life-threatening danger and pits her against archeologists who refuse to believe the tomb can be found―and certainly not by a woman. Refusing to give up, Evelyn is on the verge of success when she is suddenly forced to make an agonizing choice between loyalty to her beloved father and Carter and realizing the dream of a lifetime.

Review:

This fascinating book tells the story of two amazing women from two vastly different eras, showing how their lives are similar and what they can teach us about power, gender, and legacy. Evelyn Herbert, Lord Carnarvon's daughter, is fascinated by Egypt, and during her summers as a child, she was taken under the tutelage of Howard Carter. Her passion for history and Egyptology deepens, and she dreams of uncovering the tomb of the legendary female pharaoh Hatshepsut.

Centuries earlier, Hatshepsut, the formidable female pharaoh of ancient Egypt, rose to power in a male-dominated world. Her reign is marked by unprecedented achievements and a desire to leave a lasting mark on history. Yet, her legacy is deliberately erased, her achievements obscured by attempts to erase her from the official records.

I have never read anything by Marie Benedict, but this book came highly recommended to me by a friend who knows how much I love historical fiction novels. We have two different women from two different eras trying to break the norms that are set on their genders. This book was a fascinating read and I highly recommend it.