The mummy and Miss Nitocris : a phantasy of the fourth dimension
by OpenStories
Original author: George Chetwynd Griffith
"The Mummy and Miss Nitocris: A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension" by George Griffith is a supernatural novel written in the early 20th century. It intertwines themes of Egyptology, time, and dimensions, featuring a brilliant yet overworked professor, Franklin Marmion, and his daughter, Miss Nitocris Marmion. The story delves into their lives as they encounter an ancient mummy that sets off a sequence of supernatural events, including visions of the past and the enigma of dimensions beyond human comprehension. At the start of the story, Professor Marmion is engrossed in his work when his daughter, Nitocris, excitedly discusses the mummy that has just been delivered to their home. Their playful banter reveals both a touch of humor and their scientific minds, pondering the concepts of time and dimensions. As the narrative unfolds, the professor experiences a strange connection with the mummy, drawing him into a surreal confrontation with the spirit of Queen Nitocris and profound implications of existence. This collision of past and present hints at a broader exploration of love, vengeance, and the paradoxes of time as the story progresses.
The mummy and Miss Nitocris : a phantasy of the fourth dimension, by George Chetwynd Griffith. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #19231.
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29 Chapters
- 1.Foreword342 words
- 2.Chapter I: Introduces the Mummy3,378 words
- 3.Chapter II: Back to the Past2,948 words
- 4.Chapter III: The Death-Bridal of Nitocris2,104 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Thieves in the Night2,639 words
- 6.Chapter V: Across the Threshold3,229 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Law of Selection2,359 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Mostly Possibilities1,972 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Miss Brenda Arrives, and Phadrig the Egyptian Prophesies3,924 words
- 10.Chapter IX: "the Wilderness," Wimbledon Common1,422 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Stage Fills3,540 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Marvels of Phadrig5,831 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Controversy and Confidences4,767 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Over the Tea and the Toast1,495 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: "supposed Impossibilities"2,895 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Advancement of Nitocris--The Resolve of Oscarovitch2,137 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Mystery of Prince Zastrow3,464 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: M. Nicol Hendry2,544 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Murder by Suggestion2,312 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: The Horus Stone4,167 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Through the Centuries3,421 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: What Happened at Trelitz2,210 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: A Trip on the Sound3,537 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: The Disappearance of the Professor1,553 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: The Lust That Was--And Is2,324 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: The Passing of Phadrig3,401 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Captain Merrill's Commission745 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: The Bridal of Oscarovitch1,151 words
- 29.Epilogue754 words