By Janet Soskice. The true story of the two sisters who discovered one of the earliest known copies of the Bible on Mount Sinai in 1892. Read by Stella Gonet
By Janet Soskice. The true story of the two sisters who discovered one of the earliest known copies of the Bible on Mount Sinai in 1892. Read by Stella Gonet.
DetailsHaving returned from a trip to Jerusalem, the twins are separated for the first time in their lives when Margaret meets and marries James Gibson.
DetailsWhile working in the monastery library at Mount Sinai, Agnes stumbles upon a hidden palimpsest - one ancient document written on top of another.
DetailsThe sisters go back to Mount Sinai with various academics in tow. But on their return to England an argument erupts over who should take credit for the find.
DetailsAfter a long battle Agnes' discovery is finally published, but this does not put an end to the twins' travels. At the age of 63 they set off for one more trip to Mount Sinai.
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