Doctor Sphinx: A Novel (1898)

By Caroline C. Walch

Book Overview

Doctor Sphinx is a novel written by Caroline C. Walch and published in 1898. The story is set in Egypt and follows the adventures of a young American woman named Edith Farnham. Edith is a skilled doctor who travels to Egypt to work in a hospital. While there, she becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a wealthy and powerful Egyptian family. The family is plagued by a mysterious illness that no one can diagnose or cure. Edith is determined to solve the mystery and help the family, but she soon discovers that there are many secrets and dangers lurking in the shadows of Egyptian society. Along the way, she meets a handsome and charming Frenchman named Paul de Lavardens, who becomes her ally and love interest. Together, they navigate the treacherous waters of Egyptian politics and intrigue, all while trying to solve the mystery of the family's illness. Doctor Sphinx is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of mystery, romance, and historical fiction. It offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in Egypt at the turn of the 20th century, and is a must-read for fans of classic adventure novels.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104735423
• ISBN13: 9781104735425
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"