Lost in a Pyramid, or the Mummy\'s Curse

This fascinating tale marks a milestone in world literature as being one of the first examples of the ' mummy' s curse' narrative.It follows Paul Forsyth and the older professor Niles as they explore ancient Egyptian ruins, haplessly disturbing the ancient peace of a powerful sorceress' tomb. Upon his return home, Forsyth will present his young fiancée with an ancient souvenir from his travels, which unknown to him will have deadly consequences.It is a captivating and haunting tale, furthering Alcott' s work with the ' femme fatale' narrative, in a story that is significant in world literature. This story is perfect for anyone who loved Brendan Fraser' s ' The Mummy', just with a more serious, but equally enjoyable thrill.