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The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu

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The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu is a novel written by Sax Rohmer, first published in 1916. It is the second book in the Fu Manchu series, which follows the adventures of the villainous Dr. Fu Manchu, a Chinese criminal mastermind who seeks to take over the world.In this book, Dr. Fu Manchu has returned to England after being presumed dead for several years. He is once again plotting to take over the world, and his plans involve a deadly poison that he has developed. The hero of the story is Nayland Smith, a British detective who is determined to stop Fu Manchu's plans.The novel is set in London and other parts of England, and it features a cast of colorful characters, including Chinese assassins, a beautiful spy, and a mad scientist. The action is fast-paced and thrilling, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers on the edge of their seats.The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu is a classic of the pulp fiction genre, and it has influenced countless works of popular culture over the years. It is a must-read for fans of adventure stories, detective fiction, and tales of international intrigue.1916. 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. This is the second volume of the 14 Fu Manchu books written by Rohmer. In this action-packed installment the reader will encounter a number of insidious doings including kidnappings, poisonous cats, snake murders, albino peacocks, killer apes, quicksand, a haunted house, rat torture, mummy attacks and more. 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162803692
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 338
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 454 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu is a novel written by Sax Rohmer, first published in 1916. It is the second book in the Fu Manchu series, which follows the adventures of the villainous Dr. Fu Manchu, a Chinese criminal mastermind who seeks to take over the world.In this book, Dr. Fu Manchu has returned to England after being presumed dead for several years. He is once again plotting to take over the world, and his plans involve a deadly poison that he has developed. The hero of the story is Nayland Smith, a British detective who is determined to stop Fu Manchu's plans.The novel is set in London and other parts of England, and it features a cast of colorful characters, including Chinese assassins, a beautiful spy, and a mad scientist. The action is fast-paced and thrilling, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers on the edge of their seats.The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu is a classic of the pulp fiction genre, and it has influenced countless works of popular culture over the years. It is a must-read for fans of adventure stories, detective fiction, and tales of international intrigue.1916. 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. This is the second volume of the 14 Fu Manchu books written by Rohmer. In this action-packed installment the reader will encounter a number of insidious doings including kidnappings, poisonous cats, snake murders, albino peacocks, killer apes, quicksand, a haunted house, rat torture, mummy attacks and more. 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.

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