The Fortieth Door (1920)

The Fortieth Door is a mystery novel written by Mary Hastings Bradley and first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a young American woman named Sylvia Bailey who travels to Egypt in search of her missing archaeologist father. Along the way, she becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue involving ancient Egyptian artifacts, secret societies, and the mysterious ""fortieth door"" of a tomb.As Sylvia delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself pursued by a sinister group of individuals who will stop at nothing to prevent her from uncovering the truth. With the help of a dashing British adventurer named Sir Richard Templeton, Sylvia navigates the treacherous landscape of Egypt and ultimately uncovers a shocking conspiracy that threatens to upend the entire country.The Fortieth Door is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of mystery, romance, and historical fiction. Bradley's vivid descriptions of the Egyptian landscape and culture bring the story to life, while the fast-paced narrative keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. This classic novel is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery or a thrilling adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.