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Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples from Destruction Science & Math Haunted by the memories ofTitle: Empress of the Nile: The Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples from Destruction Author: Lynne Olson ISBN: 9780525509486 Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks Published: 2024 Binding: Paperback Language: English Condition Note: New from the publisher Publisher Description: New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice The remarkable story of the intrepid French archaeologist who led the international effort to save ancient