<p><span>Bestselling author the Countess of Carnarvon tells the thrilling behind-the-scenes story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun on its centennial, and explores the unparalleled life of family ancestor George Herbertβthe famed Egyptologist, world-traveler, and 5th Earl of Carnarvon behi
The Earl and the Pharaoh: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun
β Scribed by The Countess of Carnarvon
- Publisher
- HarperCollins UK
- Year
- 2022
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 451
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Enter a world of ancient secrets, old money, new ambitions and the discovery of priceless treasure in this revelatory new biography.
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