The Hand of Fu Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu Manchu the Devil Doctor (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163334836)

The Hand of Fu Manchu is a novel written by Sax Rohmer, which features the infamous villain, Fu Manchu, also known as the Devil Doctor. The book is a new phase in the activities of Fu Manchu, and it follows the story of the evil doctor as he attempts to achieve his ultimate goal of world domination. The plot revolves around the efforts of Nayland Smith, a British secret agent, and his friend, Dr. Petrie, to thwart Fu Manchu's plans.The book is set in the early 20th century and takes the reader on a journey through various exotic locations, including London, Egypt, and China. The story is full of action, suspense, and intrigue, as the characters race against time to stop Fu Manchu from achieving his sinister goals. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the various locations, as well as its portrayal of the evil and cunning Fu Manchu.Overall, The Hand of Fu Manchu is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic tale of good versus evil, with a colorful cast of characters and a plot that is both exciting and engaging. Fans of mystery and adventure novels will surely enjoy this book.1917. 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. This is the third volume of the 14 Fu Manchu books written by Rohmer. The book begins: Who�������s there? I called sharply. I turned and looked across the room. The window had been widely opened when I entered, and a faint fog haze hung in the apartment, seeming to veil the light of the shaded lamp. I watched the closed door intently, expecting every moment to see the knob turn. But nothing happened. 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.

Author: Sax Rohmer
ISBN-10: 1163334839
ISBN-13: 9781163334836
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d