The Last Egyptian

In "The Last Egyptian: A Romance of the Nile," L. Frank Baum weaves an adventure-filled tale set in 1900s Cairo, where intrigue abounds amidst jewels, ancient curses, and the weight of a royal bloodline. The story follows Kara, the last descendant of Egyptian royalty, as he seeks revenge against the British family that wronged his grandmother, Hatatcha. Accompanied by the conniving Tadros, Kara navigates the treacherous waters of Cairo's high society, while British archaeologist Gerald Winston Bey works to thwart his plans. This gripping narrative brims with twists, ambition, and the lure of wealth, all set against the backdrop of a storied land.