The Golden Scorpion the Golden Scorpion

The Golden Scorpion is a thrilling novel by Sax Rohmer that follows the adventures of Paul Harley, a private detective who is hired by a wealthy businessman named Maurice Elphinstone to investigate a mysterious series of events that have been plaguing his family. The Elphinstones have been receiving strange messages from a criminal organization known as the Golden Scorpion, and they fear for their safety.As Harley delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of intrigue and danger that leads him from the streets of London to the deserts of Egypt. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the seductive and enigmatic Zarmi, a dancer who may hold the key to the Golden Scorpion's identity.As the stakes grow higher and the danger becomes more intense, Harley must use all of his skills and resources to unravel the mystery of the Golden Scorpion and protect the Elphinstone family from harm. With its fast-paced action, exotic locales, and intricate plot twists, The Golden Scorpion is a classic adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.""Placing his bag upon the floor, he lingered, looking to left and right, when suddenly a big closed car painted dull yellow drew up beside the pavement. It was driven by a brown-faced chauffeur whose nationality I found difficulty in placing, for he wore large goggles. But before I could determine upon my plan of action, ""Le Balafr�����"" crossed the pavement and entered the car--and the car glided smoothly away, going East.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.