The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb

The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb is a thrilling adventure novel by Talbot Mundy, first published in 1924. It follows the exploits of a group of adventurers as they search for the lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu. Led by the mysterious and enigmatic Professor Challenger, the group must battle against the forces of nature, ancient curses, and a sinister secret society in their quest to uncover the secrets of the tomb. Along the way, they must also contend with the machinations of a powerful and ruthless enemy. With danger lurking around every corner, the adventurers must rely on their wits and courage to survive and ultimately succeed in their mission.

By Talbot Mundy · First published 1935 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 17 chapters

Contents

• Chapter 1: Which is a Kind of Preface
• Chapter 2: Moustapha Pasha
• Chapter 3: "You Talk Like the British Government"
• Chapter 4: Zoom of the Zee-bar-zee
• Chapter 5: Zezwinski of the Zee-bar-zee
• Chapter 6: "A Land in Which Death is Not Difficult, but Life Has Its Complexities"
• Chapter 7: "The Answer is Still No" "then Go to the Devil!"
• Chapter 8: "If You Want to Bet I'll Bet With You"
• Chapter 9: "Lent Us by Ah LI Wan"
• Chapter 10: "Whom Allah Hath Made Mad Let None Offend"
• Chapter 11: "Too Much Water!"
• Chapter 12: "Damn-fool Thinkee Money Good for Dead Man Makee Plenty More Mustake"
• Chapter 13: "Go to It, Boys!"
• Chapter 14: "Please Come Quickly!"
• Chapter 15: "Speak, O Man of Swift Decisions!"
• Chapter 16: "Cleopatra, Who Would Have Liked to Sell Egypt's Soul Again"
• Chapter 17: Magnificent Simplicity

More by Talbot Mundy

• Black Light (1930)
• Rung Ho! (1914)
• The Devil's Guard (1926)
• C. I. D (1933)
• The Nine Unknown (1923)
• Jimgrim and Allah's Peace (1922)
• Old Ugly-Face (1940)
• The Lady and the Lord (1940)
• All works by Talbot Mundy