The Green Mummy by Fergus Hume

The story revolves around an ancient Egyptian mummy brought to England and put on display at a museum. The mummy is said to be cursed, and soon after its arrival, strange events begin to occur. People associated with the mummy's exhibition start dying mysteriously, and rumors spread about the curse being real.

By Fergus Hume · First published 1908 · Genre: Romance, Mystery, Adventure · 27 chapters · 109,045 words

First lines

"I am very angry," pouted the maid.

"In heaven's name, why? " questioned the bachelor.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fergus Hume
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Romance, Mystery, Adventure, Drama, Historical Fiction
• Length: 109,045 words
• Structure: 27 chapters, 2,527 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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• How does this novel by Fergus Hume fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
• Where does Romance first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Romance — The central plot revolves around the romantic relationship between Archie and Lucy, highlighting themes of love, engagement, and emotional dynamics.
• Mystery — The narrative includes elements of intrigue surrounding the Green Mummy and the characters' motivations related to it, creating a sense of suspense.
• Adventure — The mention of the mummy's journey from Malta and the exploration of ancient civilizations adds an adventurous aspect to the story.
• Drama — The dialogue-driven narrative explores complex emotional interactions and societal expectations, characteristic of dramatic literature.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Crime Fiction · Detective Novel · Victorian Era · London Setting · Ancient Egyptian Theme · Murder Mystery · Supernatural Elements · Gothic Horror · Adventure

Contents

• The Lovers
• Professor Braddock
• A Mysterious Tomb
• The Unexpected
• Mystery
• The Inquest
• The Captain of the Diver
• The Baronet
• Mrs. Jasher's Luck'
• The don and his Daughter
• The Manuscript
• A Discovery
• More Mystery
• The Unexpected Happens
• An Accusation
• The Manuscript Again
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Recognition
• Nearer the Truth
• The Letter
• A Story of the Past
• A Wedding Present
• Just in Time
• A Confession
• The Mills of God
• The Appointment
• By the River

More by Fergus Hume

• The Mystery Queen (1912)
• The Caravan Crime (1924)
• The Crowned Skull (1908)
• The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886)
• The Secret Passage (1905)
• Madame Midas (1888)
• Red Money (1892)
• The Silent House (1899)
• All works by Fergus Hume