The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169298125)

The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu is a classic novel by Sax Rohmer, first published in 1913. The book follows the story of Dr. Fu Manchu, a notorious Chinese criminal mastermind who is determined to take over the world. The novel is set in London, where Dr. Fu Manchu has established a powerful criminal network, using his intelligence, cunning, and advanced technology to carry out his nefarious plans.The story is narrated by Dr. Petrie, a friend of the famous detective Nayland Smith, who is tasked with stopping Dr. Fu Manchu. Together, they must unravel the mysteries surrounding the elusive criminal and stop his evil plans before it's too late. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including Si-Fan, a secret society of criminals loyal to Dr. Fu Manchu, and Fah Lo Suee, his beautiful and ruthless daughter.The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu is a thrilling adventure novel that combines elements of mystery, espionage, and science fiction. It is a classic of the genre and has inspired numerous adaptations in film, television, and other media. The book is a must-read for fans of action-packed stories and exotic locales, and it remains a timeless tale of good versus evil.What became of the Grand Duke Stanislaus? Elopement? Suicide? Nothing of the kind. He alone was fully alive to Russia's growing peril. He alone knew the truth about Mongolia. Why was Sir Crichton Davey murdered? Because, had the work he was engaged upon ever seen the light it would have shown him to be the only living Englishman who understood the importance of the Tibetan frontiers. I say to you solemnly, Petrie, that these are but a few.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: 1169298125
ISBN-13: 9781169298125
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d