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The Quest of the Sacred Slipper

The Quest of the Sacred Slipper

Rohmer, Sax

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ISBN10: 116272157X
ISBN13: 9781162721576
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Quest of the Sacred Slipper is a thrilling mystery novel written by Sax Rohmer. The story revolves around the search for a sacred slipper, which is believed to have magical powers. The slipper is stolen from a museum in London, and a series of murders follow as various individuals attempt to obtain it.The main character is a private detective named Moris Klaw, who is hired to investigate the theft. Klaw is aided by his assistant, Isis, and together they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the sacred slipper.As they delve deeper into the mystery, Klaw and Isis encounter a range of intriguing characters, including a wealthy collector, a mysterious woman, and a dangerous criminal organization known as the Si-Fan. Along the way, they must navigate treacherous traps and confront deadly foes in order to uncover the truth about the sacred slipper.The Quest of the Sacred Slipper is a gripping tale of adventure, mystery, and suspense. Rohmer's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the world of 1920s London to life, immersing readers in a thrilling and unforgettable journey. With its memorable characters, intricate plot, and pulse-pounding action, this book is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.1913. With frontispiece by Walter DeMaris. Rohmer (Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward) was a prolific English mystery writer, best known for his character 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. The book begins: I was not the only passenger aboard the s.s. Mandalay who perceived the disturbance and wondered what it might portend and from whence proceed. A goodly number of passengers were joining the ship at Port Said. I was lounging against the rail, pipe in mouth, lazily wondering, with a large vagueness. 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.

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