Tales of Secret Egypt

"Tales of Secret Egypt" by Sax Rohmer is a thrilling compilation of fictional stories set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Egypt, brimming with mystery, adventure, and a touch of the supernatural. Rohmer introduces readers to intriguing characters caught in the web of Egypt's ancient mysticism and veiled secrets. The opening tale features Kernaby Pasha, whose curiosity plunges him into danger in Cairo after a suspicious encounter with a one-eyed beggar and his friend Ali Mohammed's fearful reaction. Drawn deeper into Egypt's secrets, Kernaby's path crosses with Abû Tabâh, a magician, leading him into a dangerous world of theft, dark magic, and unexplained phenomena. The stories progress as Kernaby learns his connection to Ali Mohammed and others places him at the heart of unfolding mysteries where personal safety meets the esoteric traditions woven into Egypt's culture.