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It Happened in EgyptC. N. Williamson

It Happened in Egypt

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Original author: C. N. Williamson

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"It Happened in Egypt" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel written during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Egypt, the story appears to revolve around a mysterious treasure and the various adventures of several intriguing characters, including the protagonist who possesses a great secret that propels them on a journey filled with excitement and romance. The opening of the novel introduces us to the main character on a ship bound for Egypt, reflecting on a secret involving historical documents from an Italian Egyptologist. As the narrative unfolds, we meet other key characters, including the captivating heiress Rosamond Gilder and her companion Brigit O'Brien. Their interaction on the ship hints at underlying tensions and interconnected pasts, laying the groundwork for entangled relationships as they arrive in Alexandria. Brigit reveals a complicated history while expressing concern for Rosamond's wealthy yet tumultuous life, suggesting that adventure—alongside potential dangers—awaits them in Egypt.

It Happened in Egypt, by C. N. Williamson. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #9799.

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32 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: The Secret and the Girl4,433 words
  2. 2.Chapter II: Cleopatra and the Ship's Mystery5,164 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: A Disappointment and a Dragoman2,544 words
  4. 4.Chapter IV: A Man in a Green Turban4,377 words
  5. 5.Chapter V: The Cafe of Abdullah3,736 words
  6. 6.Chapter VI: The Great Sir Marcus3,020 words
  7. 7.Chapter VII: The Revelations of a Retired Colonel3,462 words
  8. 8.Chapter VIII: Foxy Duffing5,082 words
  9. 9.Chapter IX: What Happened When My Back Was Turned4,600 words
  10. 10.Chapter X: The Secret Monny Kept4,252 words
  11. 11.Chapter XI: The House of the Crocodile5,133 words
  12. 12.Chapter XII: The Night of the Full Moon5,601 words
  13. 13.Chapter XIII: An Underground Proposal1,742 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIV: The Desert Diary Begun7,294 words
  15. 15.Chapter XV: The Desert Diary to Its Bitter End7,078 words
  16. 16.Chapter XVI: An Oiled Hand3,088 words
  1. 17.Chapter XVII: The Ship's Mystery Again3,782 words
  2. 18.Chapter XVIII: The Asiut Affair3,648 words
  3. 19.Chapter XIX: "if at First You Don't Succeed"6,982 words
  4. 20.Chapter XX: The Zone of Fire3,716 words
  5. 21.Chapter XXI: The Opening Door3,409 words
  6. 22.Chapter XXII: The Driver of an Arabeah3,967 words
  7. 23.Chapter XXIII: Bengal Fire4,538 words
  8. 24.Chapter XXIV: Playing Heavy Father to Rachel4,617 words
  9. 25.Chapter XXV: Marooned6,067 words
  10. 26.Chapter XXVI: What We Said: What We Heard4,094 words
  11. 27.Chapter XXVII: The Inner Sanctuary4,499 words
  12. 28.Chapter XXVIII: Worth Paying for5,280 words
  13. 29.Chapter XXIX: Exit Antoun3,225 words
  14. 30.Chapter XXX: The Sirdar's Ball2,824 words
  15. 31.Chapter XXXI: The Mountain of the Golden Pyramid3,890 words
  16. 32.Chapter XXXII: The Secret5,359 words