Unearth the secrets of "The Green Mummy" by Fergus Hume, a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. In the heart of Victorian London, a most unusual mystery unfolds. A Forbidden Love: In the midst of London's smog-choked streets, a forbidden romance simmers between two star-crossed lovers, the beautiful but enigmatic Lai Choi San and the dashing Robert Murdock. Their passion burns like a secret flame, but their love is fraught with danger. The Curse of the Jade Amulet: When a priceless jade amulet, said to carry a terrible curse, goes missing from a prominent collector's collection, chaos erupts. The amulet's mysterious powers are rumored to bring doom to anyone who possesses it, and as it changes hands, strange and gruesome deaths follow. A Detective's Quest: Enter the brilliant Inspector Bede, a relentless detective who must unravel the complex web of intrigue surrounding the green mummy and the curse that plagues it. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself drawn into the intoxicating world of Lai Choi San and Robert Murdock, unsure if they are suspects or victims. A Race Against Time: With the body count rising and the supernatural forces at play, Inspector Bede races against time to solve the case and lift the curse that threatens to consume all those involved. But can he unravel the mystery before it's too late? Prepare to be enthralled by Fergus Hume's masterful storytelling, where love, mystery, and the supernatural collide in "The Green Mummy." This classic Victorian thriller will transport you to a world where passion and peril lurk in every shadow.