The Green Mummy

In "The Green Mummy" by Fergus Hume, set in the late 19th century, young lovers Archie Hope and Lucy Kendal navigate their burgeoning engagement amidst a backdrop of mystery and intrigue. As Lucy’s archaeologist stepfather, Professor Braddock, becomes obsessed with acquiring a rare Peruvian mummy, the initial playful tone shifts to a more foreboding atmosphere, hinting at darker complications. The tale unfolds as Lucy's unease about her stepfather's fixation deepens, leading to the mysterious disappearance of the mummy and the troubling fate of Braddock's assistant.