The Jewel of Seven Stars

The Jewel of Seven Stars is a Gothic novel with an Egyptian theme. A young barrister, Malcolm Ross, is called one night to the home of Margaret Trelawny, whose father lies in a strange, unexplained trance after a mysterious attack. The house is filled with ancient relics gathered from Egyptian tombs by Mr. Trelawny, an eager and secretive collector.

As Ross is drawn deeper into the family's affairs, he learns of an ambitious plan connected to a long dead queen and her mummified remains. The book blends detective-style puzzles, romance and the Victorian fascination with Egypt. It is an early and influential example of the mummy story in English fiction.