The Green Mummy (Annotated)

"The Green Mummy" is a 1908 novel that defies expectations with its lack of supernatural elements, detective intrigue, or Egyptian curses, instead focusing on themes of ownership and identity surrounding a mysterious mummy. The story centers on a young man who spends a significant sum to obtain a corpse for marriage purposes, prompting questions about who truly owns a human body. Accompanied by a critical afterword and a biography of author Fergus Hume, this edition offers a candid look at a commercially produced Edwardian mystery that ultimately explores complex themes beneath its straightforward narrative.