It Happened in Egypt

The narrator, nicknamed Duffer, carries secret papers that hint at treasures beneath a desert feature called the Mountain of the Golden Pyramid; a correspondent at Khartum deciphers the clues and applies to excavate. A voyage to Egypt brings encounters with acquaintances such as Brigit O'Brien and the wealthy Monny Gilder, and those social crossings soon give way to archaeological intrigue, rival claims, and mounting peril. The narrative alternates between shipboard and Cairo episodes and desert expeditions, blending adventure, romantic complications, and the practical hazards of unearthing ancient secrets.