The Quest of the Sacred Slipper

The Quest of the Sacred Slipper is a thrilling novel by Sax Rohmer that takes readers on a journey to the mysterious and exotic world of the Middle East. The story follows the adventures of a British adventurer named Paul Harley, who is tasked with retrieving a priceless artifact known as the Sacred Slipper.The Sacred Slipper is a legendary object that is said to have belonged to the Prophet Mohammed himself, and is believed to possess incredible powers. Harley’s quest takes him from the streets of London to the deserts of Arabia, as he battles against a secret society known as the Si Fan, who are determined to use the Slipper for their own nefarious purposes.Along the way, Harley encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful princess, a sinister doctor, and a cunning criminal mastermind. With danger at every turn, Harley must use all of his wits and skills to outmaneuver his enemies and complete his mission.Filled with action, suspense, and intrigue, The Quest of the Sacred Slipper is a classic adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1913. With frontispiece by Walter DeMaris. Rohmer (Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward) was a prolific English mystery writer, best known for his character 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: I was not the only passenger aboard the s.s. Mandalay who perceived the disturbance and wondered what it might portend and from whence proceed. A goodly number of passengers were joining the ship at Port Said. I was lounging against the rail, pipe in mouth, lazily wondering, with a large vagueness. 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.