
The Earl and the Pharaoh
From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun
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The Countess of Carnarvon
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 Herbert—the famed Egyptologist, world-traveler, and 5th Earl of Carnarvon behind it—whose country house, Highclere Castle, is the setting of the beloved series Downton Abbey.
In November 1922, the world was mesmerized by news of an astonishing historical find in Egypt’s legendary Valley of Kings: the discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian Pharoah Tutankhamun. George Herbert, himself a famed amateur Egyptologist and noted antiquities collector, financed the expedition and excavation headed by lead archaeologist Howard Carter, and accompanied him inside this sacred space that had remained untouched for centuries.
Inside the tomb, the explorers found King Tut’s sarcophagus and a treasure trove of astonishing artifacts: chariots and model boats, board games and paintings, a coffin made of pure gold. But these objects were more than just beautifully crafted works of art; they shed new light on Tutankhamun world and this fabled period of history, and changed our understanding of how the ancient Egyptians had lived—transforming overnight what had been formed through centuries of history and myth.
Drawing on Highclere Castle’s archives, the Countess of Carnarvon pays homage to her ancestor on the 100th anniversary of this extraordinary event. In vivid and dramatic detail, she brings into focus the larger-than-life characters and lustrous settings—as well as those twists of luck and tragedies that shaped Herbert’s life. Across the early 1900s, Highclere saw no less drama than the fictional Downton Abbey, with early tragedies for the Earl and love affairs, as well highs of exorbitant wealth and trials of punishing debt. But above all there was adventure. While Herbert first went to Egypt for his health, this mysterious, romantic land would become a second home; the beloved place where he funneled his attentions over a period of decades, never quite realizing how great the fruits of his labors would prove.
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Absolutely Lovely!!
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Best book I have heard in a long time
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Must be one of the very, very best.
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Captivating story
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An excellent narrative of a remarkable life
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Insightful
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Interesting Insight
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Excellent history and biographical mystery story as read by Lady Carnarvon
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Wonderful telling of a true story!
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each of the 3 books has merits, but they are definitely redundant to some degree; IF one chooses to read all 3, I recommend starting not reading them in the order of publication; I found it good start with Lady Almina & the Real Downton Abbey The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle (2011), followed by The Earl & the Pharaoh: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun (2022), & finishing with Lady Catherine, the Earl, & the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle (2013); this way you follow the Carnarvon thread in pretty much chronological order; depending on one's key interests, you may/may not opt not to read all 3
Lady Almina & the Real Downton Abbey The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle (2011) - daughter of Alfred de Rothchild, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon's life spanned 1876 - 1969; to me, she & her husband were the key & most interesting characters of all 3 books; key world events of the time period addressed include the turn of the century from 1800s to 1900s, & WW1, & finding King Tut
The Earl & the Pharaoh: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun (2022) - Lady Almina's husband was the member of English aristocracy who worked with many, including legendary Egyptologist Howard Carter, over many years to finance & search for the Valley of Kings treasure; his efforts culminated in finding the highly significant King Tut tomb in 1922, which is still well known a century later; the story in this book is a key part of the Carnarvon family tapestry, but is a deep dive into details & specifics of Egyptian archeology & the minute elements of the search/find/recovery/preservation of tomb & contents; it may have less appeal if one is primarily interested in Downton Abbey, Carnarvons/English aristocracy & royal family, or overall 20th century history; for those into Egyptology, it is a must read
Lady Catherine, the Earl, & the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle (2013) - the 6th Countess of Carnarvon is the central character of this book; she is the American born daughter-in-law of Lady Almina; the key world event of the time period addressed is WW2 & the book concludes with ties of her generation with her descendants still living on the property today
fans of the Downton Abbey series & movies will definitely see tie ins between the fictional & real stories
Egyptologist must read; key part of Carnarvons
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