The Quest of the Sacred Slipper

"The Quest of the Sacred Slipper" by Sax Rohmer is a thrilling mystery where journalist Mr. Cavanagh finds himself caught in a dangerous game surrounding a slipper believed to have belonged to the Prophet Mohammed. Setting sail on the S.S. Mandalay, strange events and an injured passenger pull Cavanaugh into a world of secrets, beginning with a mysterious event concerning an injured passenger. Along the journey, Cavanagh meets Mr. Ahmad Ahmadeen, a character who hints at the importance of the events taking place and Professor Deeping, whose academic interests might connect him to the dark history of the slipper. As violence and danger threaten all who encounter the relic, Cavanagh uncovers a sinister plot connected to the cult-like Hashishin and their leader, Hassan of Aleppo, promising a quest filled with supernatural forces and high-stakes danger as he seeks the truth.