The Yellow Claw (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162713144)

The Yellow Claw is a novel written by Sax Rohmer, first published in 1915. It is the third book in the Fu-Manchu series, which follows the adventures of a Chinese mastermind and criminal mastermind named Dr. Fu-Manchu. In this novel, the British government enlists the help of Nayland Smith, a detective, and his friend Dr. Petrie to investigate a mysterious criminal organization known as ""The Yellow Claw."" The organization is believed to be run by a Chinese criminal mastermind, and it is suspected that they are planning to launch a major attack against the British Empire. As Smith and Petrie delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter a number of dangerous and exotic characters, including a beautiful Russian spy, a mysterious Chinese woman, and a group of ruthless criminals. The Yellow Claw is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of mystery, espionage, and martial arts action. It is a classic of the genre and a must-read for fans of Rohmer and detective fiction in general.Then--his brows drawn together--he stooped to the body of the murdered woman. Partially raising the fur cloak, he suppressed a gasp of astonishment. ""Why! she only wears a silk night-dress, and a pair of suede slippers!""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: 1162713143
ISBN-13: 9781162713144
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.61d