The Green Eyes of Bast

The Green Eyes of Bast is a thrilling mystery novel written by Sax Rohmer. The story follows the adventures of detective Gaston Max as he tries to uncover the truth behind a series of strange and mysterious events in Cairo, Egypt.The novel begins with the discovery of a dead body in the Nile River, which leads Max to investigate a complex web of intrigue involving a beautiful woman, a powerful Egyptian prince, and a secret society known as the Order of the Green Eyes.As Max delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the Order of the Green Eyes is a dangerous organization with its own agenda, and that the fate of Egypt itself may be at stake. With the help of his trusty assistant, the intrepid journalist Zena, Max must navigate the treacherous waters of Egyptian politics and uncover the truth behind the Green Eyes of Bast.Filled with thrilling action, exotic locales, and a cast of colorful characters, The Green Eyes of Bast is a classic adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.1920. Rohmer (Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward) was a prolific English mystery writer, best known for the master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu and his opponents Denis Nayland Smith, Dr. Petrie, named after the Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and the beautiful Karamaneh, the source of Petrie's daydreams. He also wrote under the name Michael Furey. The book begins: Good evening, sir. A bit gusty? Very much so, sergeant, I replied. I think I will step into your hut for a moment and light my pipe if I may. Certainly sir. Matches are too scarce nowadays to take risks with �������em. But it looks as if the storm had blown over. I�������m not sorry, said I, entering the little hut like a sentry-box which stands at the entrance to this old village high street for accommodation of the officer on point duty at that spot. I have a longish walk before me. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.