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Synopsis:The Jewel of Seven Stars is a horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker and was first published in 1903. It is told in first person by Malcolm Ross, a young barrister, who is pulled into an Egyptologist’s scheme to revive the mummy of Tera, an ancient Egyptian queen. Upon arriving at the Egyptologist’s home, Malcolm finds that “the room is filled with Egyptian relics, and Malcolm notices that the “mummy smell” has an effect on those in the room. A large mummy cat in the room disturbs Margaret’s cat, Silvio, and the doctor suspects Silvio is guilty of the scratch marks on Trelawny’s arm.” The Egyptologist’s daughter becomes possessed by Tera’s soul amid gory and unsettling events, and her destiny hinges on reviving the ancient queen’s mummified body.
Excerpt:‘I took, with a strange curiosity, the letter which he handed to me. As a barrister I had had, of course, odd experiences now and then, including sudden demands upon my time; but never anything like this. I stepped back into the hall, closing the door to, but leaving it ajar; then I switched on the electric light. The letter was directed in a strange hand, a woman’s. It began at once without “dear sir” or any such address:
“You said you would like to help me if I needed it; and I believe you meant what you said. The time has come sooner than I expected. I am in dreadful trouble, and do not know where to turn, or to whom to apply. An attempt has, I fear, been made to murder my Father; though, thank God, he still lives. But he is quite unconscious. The doctors and police have been sent for; but there is no one here whom I can depend on. Come at once if you are able to; and forgive me if you can. I suppose I shall realise later what I have done in asking such a favour; but at present I cannot think. Come! Come at once!
MARGARET TRELAWNY.”
Pain and exultation struggled in my mind as I read; but the mastering thought was that she was in trouble and had called on me—me! My dreaming of her, then, was not altogether without a cause. I called out to the groom:
“Wait! I shall be with you in a minute!” Then I flew upstairs..’
ASIN : B0BTKSP6Q6
Publisher : Independently published (February 1, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 211 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8375696584
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.48 x 8 inches
