The Golden Scorpion by Sax Rohmer
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"The Golden Scorpion" by Sax Rohmer is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious and menacing London, the story begins with Dr. Keppel Stuart, whose quiet life as a suburban physician is disrupted by strange occurrences, including an unsettling encounter with a ghostly figure in a cowl. The novel seems to delve into themes of supernatural elements, hidden dangers, and the intersection of Eastern
mystique with Western intrigue, particularly through characters like the enigmatic Mademoiselle Dorian. The opening portion of the narrative introduces Dr. Stuart as he experiences a jumpy awakening in the middle of the night, haunted by a sense of unease and the presence of an unknown menace. Following his unsettling interactions, including a visit from a mysterious woman, the plot gradually reveals connections to a string of deaths linked to "The Scorpion." The chapter sets up a promising blend of suspense, supernatural elements, and character introspection as Stuart finds himself drawn into a dark mystery that intertwines his fate with that of the alluring Dorian and a potential threat from a shadowy figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rohmer, Sax, 1883-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Golden Scorpion |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Lisa Miller |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18613 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2006 |
| Last Update | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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