The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu by Sax Rohmer
"The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu" by Sax Rohmer is a thrilling novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic and sinister Dr. Fu-Manchu, a master criminal who embodies the fears of the East during that era, and follows the relentless detective Nayland Smith as he investigates a series of mysterious and fatal occurrences linked to Fu-Manchu's nefarious activities. The opening of the narrative introduces Dr. Petrie, a physicianwhose ordinary life is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of his friend Nayland Smith. Smith, who has just returned from Burma, brings urgent news about a dangerous threat to the British Empire posed by the villainous Dr. Fu-Manchu. He reveals that Sir Crichton Davey, a notable figure, has just been killed, presumably by Fu-Manchu's deadly machinations. The atmosphere quickly shifts to one of tension and mystery as Petrie and Smith navigate the ramifications of this event, setting the stage for a suspense-filled chase against an almost supernatural adversary, leaving readers eager to unravel the complexities that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rohmer, Sax, 1883-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Dr._Fu-Manchu |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | This etext was updated by Stewart A. Levin of Englewood, CO |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Fu Manchu, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 173 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1994 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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