02435cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000028001122450036001402640051001763000047002273360026002743370026003003380036003265000031003625201465003935340045018586530034019036530032019376530022019696530025019916530022020168560042020389990017020802126UtSlPG20260610133054.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aRohmer, Sax,d1883-195914aThe Quest of the Sacred Slipper 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-03-01  a"The Quest of the Sacred Slipper" by Sax Rohmer is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a mysterious and sacred object, specifically a slipper once belonging to the Prophet Mohammed, which has become the center of intrigue and peril, drawing the interest of dangerous factions. The narrative follows the protagonist, journalist Mr. Cavanagh, as he navigates a web of deceit, danger, and the supernatural in pursuit of the truth behind the slipper's significance and the threats it subsequently brings.  The beginning of the story sets the tone aboard the S.S. Mandalay, where a mysterious event involving an injured passenger ignites tension among the crew and travelers. Cavanagh, intrigued by the happenings, engages with a fellow passenger, Mr. Ahmad Ahmadeen, who hints at the significance of the unfolding events. Soon after, Cavanagh is introduced to Professor Deeping, whose scholarly pursuits appear to connect him to the slipper's dark history. A chilling series of violent incidents follow, marking those who come into contact with the slipper and establishing an ominous backdrop that hints at the presence of the cult-like Hashishin, led by the enigmatic Hassan of Aleppo. The narrative promises suspense as Cavanagh becomes embroiled in a quest filled with supernatural elements, perilous stakes, and a cast of characters each entwined with the fate of the relic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDetective and mystery stories  aLondon (England) -- Fiction  aMurder -- Fiction  aAssassins -- Fiction  aRelics -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2126  c44232d44232