"The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century" by Jane Webb (Mrs. Loudon) is a captivating story that shows a future England full of big changes in society and government. The book looks at what it means to be ambitious and how people's feelings can cause problems. Set in 2126, England is now ruled by a queen, and the story follows Edmund Montagu, a man driven by ambition, and his family, especially his brother Edric, as they deal with loyalty, what's expected of them, and the big desire to learn new things. Edric wants to find his own way, leading him to mummies and science, which hints at possible fights and mysteries to come.
The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century
By Mrs. (Jane) Loudon
In a future world ruled by a queen, a family's struggle with ambition and the allure of forbidden knowledge could unravel the very fabric of their society.
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About the AuthorJane Loudon, also known as Jane C. Loudon, or Mrs. Loudon in her publications, was an English writer and early pioneer of science fiction. She wrote before the term was coined, and was discussed for a century as a writer of Gothic fiction, fantasy or horror. She also created the first popular gardening manuals, as opposed to specialist horticultural works, reframing the art of gardening as fit for young women. She was married to the well-known horticulturalist John Claudius Loudon, and they wrote some books together, as well as her own very successful series.
Jane Loudon, also known as Jane C. Loudon, or Mrs. Loudon in her publications, was an English writer and early pioneer of science fiction. She wrote before the term was coined, and was discussed for a century as a writer of Gothic fiction, fantasy or horror. She also created the first popular gardening manuals, as opposed to specialist horticultural works, reframing the art of gardening as fit for young women. She was married to the well-known horticulturalist John Claudius Loudon, and they wrote some books together, as well as her own very successful series.
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