"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 "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." --Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Under the Stars "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 "In Daughter of Egypt , 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. Daughter of Egypt is a riveting tale of heartache, love and triumph, by a true master of historical fiction." -- Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau "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." --Kathleen Sheppard, author of Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age "As a scholar of ancient Egypt and fan of historical fiction, I read Marie Benedict''s new book, Daughter of Egypt , 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." -- JJ Shirley, Managing Editor, Journal of Egyptian History; Director, Theban Tomb 110 "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.
" -- Publishers Weekly "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." -- Library Journal r 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 "In Daughter of Egypt , 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. Daughter of Egypt is a riveting tale of heartache, love and triumph, by a true master of historical fiction.
" -- Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau "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." --Kathleen Sheppard, author of Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age "As a scholar of ancient Egypt and fan of historical fiction, I read Marie Benedict''s new book, Daughter of Egypt , 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.
" -- JJ Shirley, Managing Editor, Journal of Egyptian History; Director, Theban Tomb 110 "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." -- Publishers Weekly "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." -- Library Journal e 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.
" --Kathleen Sheppard, author of Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age "As a scholar of ancient Egypt and fan of historical fiction, I read Marie Benedict''s new book, Daughter of Egypt , 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." -- JJ Shirley, Managing Editor, Journal of Egyptian History; Director, Theban Tomb 110 "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." -- Publishers Weekly "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." -- Library Journal in this story of two women defying expectations." -- Publishers Weekly "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." -- Library Journal r 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 "In Daughter of Egypt , 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. Daughter of Egypt is a riveting tale of heartache, love and triumph, by a true master of historical fiction." -- Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau "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." --Kathleen Sheppard, author of Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age "As a scholar of ancient Egypt and fan of historical fiction, I read Marie Benedict''s new book, Daughter of Egypt , 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." -- JJ Shirley, Managing Editor, Journal of Egyptian History; Director, Theban Tomb 110 "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." -- Publishers Weekly "Benedict''s flair for bringing the past to life draws in readers, providing not only lessons in history but an engrossing and entertaini.