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The book tells the story of Ezra Simpkins, a reporter for the Boston Banner, who infiltrates the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research by posing as a clerk to get a story about the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone, who is rumored to be the reincarnation of Madame Blavatsky. As Simpkins works in the office, he becomes infatuated with Mrs. Athelstone and discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the society and its members, and he eventually discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. However, before he can uncover the truth, he is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. Throughout the book, Simpkins reflects on the events and realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed. The book ends with Simpkins receiving a new assignment from his editor, ready to move on from the experience and take on the next story.
The story begins with Ezra Simpkins, a reporter from the Boston Banner, trying to get a story about the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research, and its secretary, Mrs. Athelstone, who is rumored to have announced the reincarnation of Madame Blavatsky in her own person. Simpkins manages to get a job as a clerk in the Society's office by using a letter of introduction from Professor Alexander Blackburn, an eminent archæologist. As Simpkins works in the office, he becomes infatuated with Mrs. Athelstone and tries to get her to talk about the rumors surrounding her. However, she remains elusive and Simpkins starts to suspect that something is not right. He discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the Society and its members, including the acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. One night, Simpkins decides to search the Society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the Society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed. The story ends with Simpkins receiving a new assignment from his editor, Naylor, to write about the "soul aura" of the city's politicians, and Simpkins is back to his old self, ready to take on the next story.
The chapter continues the story of Ezra Simpkins, a reporter who has infiltrated the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research by posing as a clerk. Simpkins is determined to uncover the truth about the society and its leader, Mrs. Athelstone, who is rumored to be the reincarnation of Madame Blavatsky. As Simpkins works in the society's office, he becomes increasingly infatuated with Mrs. Athelstone and begins to suspect that something is not right. He discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the society and its members, including the acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. One night, Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message.
Ezra Simpkins, a reporter for the Boston Banner, infiltrates the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research by posing as a clerk. He becomes infatuated with the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone, who is rumored to be the reincarnation of Madame Blavatsky. As Simpkins works in the office, he discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the society and its members, including the acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. One night, Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed.
The chapter continues the story of Ezra Simpkins, a reporter who has infiltrated the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research by posing as a clerk. Simpkins becomes infatuated with Mrs. Athelstone, the society's secretary, and begins to suspect that something is not right. He discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. As Simpkins works in the office, he becomes increasingly suspicious of Mrs. Athelstone and the society's acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message.
The story continues with Ezra Simpkins, a reporter, working as a clerk in the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research, where he becomes infatuated with the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone. As Simpkins works in the office, he discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the society and its members, including the acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. One night, Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed.
The chapter continues the story of Ezra Simpkins, a reporter who has infiltrated the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research by posing as a clerk. Simpkins becomes infatuated with Mrs. Athelstone, the society's secretary, and begins to suspect that something is not right. He discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. As Simpkins works in the office, he becomes increasingly suspicious of Mrs. Athelstone and the society's acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message.
The chapter continues with Ezra Simpkins, a reporter, working as a clerk in the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research, where he becomes infatuated with the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone. As Simpkins works in the office, he discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the society and its members, including the acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. One night, Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed.
The story continues with Ezra Simpkins, a reporter, working as a clerk in the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research, where he becomes infatuated with the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone. As Simpkins works in the office, he discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the society and its members, including the acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. One night, Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed.
Ezra Simpkins, a reporter, is working undercover at the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research to get a story about the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone, who is rumored to be the reincarnation of Madame Blavatsky. Simpkins becomes infatuated with Mrs. Athelstone and discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to her husband, Doctor Athelstone. As Simpkins works in the office, he becomes increasingly suspicious of Mrs. Athelstone and the society's acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed.
Ezra Simpkins, a reporter for the Boston Banner, continues his investigation into the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research, where he has infiltrated by posing as a clerk. He becomes infatuated with the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone, who is rumored to be the reincarnation of Madame Blavatsky. As Simpkins works in the office, he discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the society and its members, including the acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. One night, Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed.
Ezra Simpkins, a reporter for the Boston Banner, has been working undercover at the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research to get a story about the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone. He discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone. As Simpkins works in the office, he becomes increasingly suspicious of Mrs. Athelstone and the society's acting president, Doctor Brander. One night, Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed.
The story continues with Ezra Simpkins, a reporter, working as a clerk in the Royal Society of Egyptian Exploration and Research. He becomes infatuated with the society's secretary, Mrs. Athelstone, who is rumored to be the reincarnation of Madame Blavatsky. As Simpkins works in the office, he discovers a mysterious letter written in hieroglyphics and hieratic writing, which he later learns is a love letter from Mrs. Athelstone to someone, possibly her husband, Doctor Athelstone, who is away on a trip. Simpkins' suspicions grow as he learns more about the society and its members, including the acting president, Doctor Brander, who seems to be interested in Mrs. Athelstone. One night, Simpkins decides to search the society's storeroom and discovers a mummy that looks like Doctor Athelstone. He confronts Mrs. Athelstone, who reveals that she is indeed hiding a dark secret. However, before she can explain further, Simpkins is interrupted by a noise and flees the scene, pursued by an unknown entity. The next day, Simpkins returns to the society's office with the police, but they find that Mrs. Athelstone has escaped, leaving behind a cryptic message. As Simpkins reflects on the events, he realizes that he has been duped by Mrs. Athelstone and that the story he thought he had uncovered was not what it seemed.