{"product_id":"daughter-of-egypt","title":"Daughter of Egypt","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTANT\u003ci\u003e NEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003eINSTANT \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003eINSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Thrilling, immersive.\" - \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"The narrative unfolds in rich, absorbing scenes that deliver history with imaginative punch. I am a huge fan of Benedict's deft storytelling and expert eye for historical detail... her most ambitious novel yet.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Beatriz Williams, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUnder the Stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Marie Benedict once again brings a shadowed history to vibrant life. \n\u003ci\u003eDaughter of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Ruta Sepetys, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eI Must Betray You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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 \n\u003ci\u003eDaughter of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e is no exception!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kate Quinn, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Briar Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Patti Callahan Henry, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Story She Left Behind\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"In \n\u003ci\u003eDaughter of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e, 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..... \n\u003ci\u003eDaughter of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e is a riveting tale of heartache, love and triumph, by a true master of historical fiction.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eKristin Harmel, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Stolen Life of Colette Marceau \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A triumphant tale... you will be transported to the warm sands and pyramids of Egypt... Fascinating... Great escapist fiction.\" \n\u003cb\u003e --NBC \/ Saturday TODAY, Allison Pataki \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Kathleen Sheppard, author of \u003ci\u003eWomen in the Valley of the Kings: \u003c\/i\u003eThe Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"As a scholar of ancient Egypt and fan of historical fiction, I read Marie Benedict's new book, \n\u003ci\u003eDaughter of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJJ Shirley, Managing Editor, Journal of Egyptian History; Director, Theban Tomb 110 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In bestselling author Marie Benedict's latest dazzling tale, she transports readers back in time to Egypt ... An inspiring story filled with strong women and luminous historical details.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWoman's World\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Benedict, who writes wonderful and well-researched historical fiction with real people as her subjects, manages to tie together ... two distinct eras and characters ... while at the same time serving up a larger issue: the provenance of ancient artifacts and the question of who \"owns\" history ... Blending the best of her research and storytelling skills, Benedict delivers another page-turning adventure in \n\u003ci\u003eDaughter of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Benedict sculpts beautifully descriptive worlds for the women that she breathes life into, and provides a captivating narrative to a history that we may never truly know.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookTrib \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This gorgeous, suspenseful novel celebrates two captivating women.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christian Science Monitor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers know they can depend on Marie Benedict for riveting historical fiction about fascinating women.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCBS New York, Club Calvi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Immersive ... Benedict evokes the excitement of archaeology in colonial Egypt with an abundance of lush details. There's plenty to enjoy in this story of two women defying expectations.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captivating ... \n\u003ci\u003eDaughter of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring testimony to the underappreciated wisdom of resolute women throughout history.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness for Readers \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Marie Benedict impresses again with an intriguing fictional account of real historical events.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--World Smarts\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Once again, [Benedict] cements her role as the best of the best in the canon of literature about ignored female icons.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Superb ... cinematic ... Channeling the adventurous spirit of Indiana Jones and the detective skills of Miss Marple, Evelyn pursues the story of Hatshepsut against a fiery backdrop of unrest as Egyptians fight for independence from Britain ... [a] spirited tale of cementing women's rightful place in history.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Popular scribe Benedict, who specializes in shining a light on women ignored by history, turns her eye to Lady Evelyn Herbert ... Readers who embraced Benedict's previous forays ... will find much to enjoy in her deep dive into the archaeological exploits of the 1920s and the royal machinations in Egypt during the 1400s BC.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Benedict's flair for bringing the past to life draws in readers, providing not only lessons in history but an engrossing and entertaining tale. The complex issues of exploration and the collection of antiquities add resonance to the story.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMARIE BENEDICT is the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003e USA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Queens of Crime, The Mitford Affair\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eHer Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Lady Clementine, Carnegie's Maid, The Other Einstein, \u003c\/i\u003e and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick \n\u003ci\u003eThe Personal Librarian \u003c\/i\u003eand the Target Book of the Year \n\u003ci\u003eThe First Ladies\u003c\/i\u003e. All have been translated into multiple languages, and many have been selected for the Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, Costco Book Club, Indie Next List, and LibraryReads List. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINSTANT \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003eINSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKnown for her \"delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense\" (\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNearly 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePropelled by high adventure and deadly intrigue, \n\u003ci\u003e Daughter of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250280732, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/30\/0001 (EAN 9781250280732, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2025 pg. 71 (EAN 9781250280732, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781250280732, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250280732, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eBenedict, Marie\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMARIE BENEDICT is the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003e USA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eDaughter of Egypt, The Queens of Crime, The Mitford Affair\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eHer Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Lady Clementine, Carnegie's Maid, The Other Einstein, \u003c\/i\u003e and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick \n\u003ci\u003eThe Personal Librarian \u003c\/i\u003eand the Target Book of the Year \n\u003ci\u003eThe First Ladies\u003c\/i\u003e. All have been translated into multiple languages, and many have been selected for the Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, Costco Book Club, Indie Next List, and LibraryReads List. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496206795030,"sku":"9781250280732","price":34.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781250280732.jpg?v=1783057543","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/daughter-of-egypt","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}