Publisher's Synopsis
Tales of Secret Egypt by Sax Rohmer is a collection of short stories that take place in Egypt. The book is divided into six parts, each containing several stories that are interconnected by their setting and characters. The stories are set in the early 20th century and feature a range of characters, from British aristocrats to Egyptian mystics. The stories are full of adventure, mystery, and intrigue, and each one is unique in its plot and characters. Some of the stories involve ancient curses, secret societies, and supernatural occurrences, while others focus on the political tensions between the British and the Egyptians. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century Egypt and the people who lived there. Rohmer's writing is engaging and vivid, and he expertly weaves together historical fact and fiction to create a compelling and entertaining read. Overall, Tales of Secret Egypt is a must-read for anyone interested in Egyptology, adventure stories, or historical fiction.Rohmer (Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward) was a prolific English mystery writer, best known for the master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu and his opponents Denis Nayland Smith, Dr. Petrie, named after the Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and the beautiful Karamaneh, the source of Petrie's daydreams. He also wrote under the name Michael Furey. Contents: Part I. Tales of Abu Tabah: The Yashmak of Pearls; The Death-Ring of Sneferu; The Lady of the Lattice; Omar of Ispahan; Breath of Allah; and The Whispering Mummy. Part II. Other Tales: Lord of the Jackals; Lure of the Souls; The Secret of Ismail; Harun Pasha; In the Valley of the Sorceress; and Pomegranate Flower. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
