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""Brood of the Witch-Queen"" is a gripping masterpiece of occult horror and supernatural suspense. Set against a backdrop of ancient Egyptian mysticism and modern-day menace, the story follows the harrowing investigation of Dr. Bruce Cairn and his son, Robert, as they encounter the malevolent Antony Ferrara. Ferrara, a master of forbidden dark arts, seeks to unleash the terrifying power of the ""Brood of the Witch-Queen,"" a legacy of sorcery dating back to the pharaohs.This atmospheric novel weaves a tale of psychic vampires, ancient curses, and the thin veil between the living and the dead. As the Cairns track their elusive foe from the fog-laden streets of London to the sun-scorched sands of Egypt, they must confront horrors that defy rational explanation. Sax Rohmer delivers a narrative rich with vivid imagery and mounting tension, ensuring the work remains a definitive example of early twentieth-century gothic fiction. By exploring the enduring fascination with Egyptology and the darker side of the occult, ""Brood of the Witch-Queen"" offers a compelling exploration of the battle between modern science and ancient, inexplicable evil. It is a foundational work for readers interested in the history of the supernatural thriller genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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