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2006-03-10
Public domain in the USA.
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Rohmer, Sax
1883
1959
Ward, Arthur Sarsfield
The Hand of Fu-Manchu
Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"The Hand of Fu-Manchu" by Sax Rohmer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story features the notorious villain Dr. Fu-Manchu, with the narrative unfolding through the perspectives of Nayland Smith and his companion Dr. Petrie as they confront the menacing machinations of a mysterious organization known as the Si-Fan. The book is steeped in elements of suspense, adventure, and intrigue as the protagonists seek to uncover the truth behind various threats posed by this shadowy group. The opening of the novel immerses readers in a tense atmosphere, introducing Dr. Petrie, who is recuperating at the New Louvre Hotel in London after a return from Cairo. Strange sounds in the fog-laden corridor prompt his unease, foreshadowing the ominous events to come. His friend, Nayland Smith, soon arrives with alarming news about the resurgence of threats linked to Fu-Manchu's secretive organization, the Si-Fan. As they discuss the disturbing situation surrounding another character named Sir Gregory Hale, whom they find in a state of disarray, hints of deeper conspiracies begin to surface. The stage is set for a gripping confrontation with a villainous legacy that threatens to unravel the very fabric of tranquility in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Detective and mystery stories
Fu Manchu, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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