The Masque Of The Gods (1872)

""The Masque of the Gods"" is a novel written by Bayard Taylor and published in 1872. The story revolves around a wealthy American named Clarence Hervey who travels to Egypt in search of adventure and ancient artifacts. While there, he becomes embroiled in a plot involving a group of Egyptian priests who are attempting to overthrow the ruling Pharaoh and restore the worship of the old gods.As the story unfolds, Hervey becomes increasingly entangled in the political and religious intrigue of ancient Egypt, and is drawn into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with the priests. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful Egyptian woman named Zanoni, who is also caught up in the conflict.""The Masque of the Gods"" is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines elements of historical fiction, adventure, and romance. It offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in ancient Egypt, and explores themes of power, religion, and love. With its richly drawn characters and intricate plot, this book is sure to captivate readers who enjoy tales of mystery and suspense set in exotic locations.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.