“The Mask of Fu Manchu” by Arthur Henry Ward takes readers on an exhilarating journey from discovering a tomb to a treacherous uprising. When archaeologist Sir Lionel Barton unwittingly sets a chain of events in motion, the cunning Dr. Fu Manchu seizes the chance to harness ancient relics for his nefarious schemes. Packed with thrilling encounters and exotic settings, this gripping tale unfolds across Persia, Cairo, and London, revealing a web of danger and suspense involving assassins, mind-altering substances, mystic practices, and a haunting mosque.