Brood of the Witch-Queen (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Supernatural ThrillerBy Sax Rohmer
Length8h 47m
About this audiobook
Brood of the Witch-Queen is Sax Rohmer's vigorous fusion of Edwardian Gothic, occult detective fiction, and Egyptological romance. The novel follows Robert Cairn and his father, Dr. Bruce Cairn, as they confront the sinister Antony Ferrara, a figure whose powers appear rooted in ancient Egyptian sorcery and hereditary evil. Written in a fevered, episodic style, the book belongs to the same cultural moment that made mummies, tombs, curses, and esoteric rites potent symbols of imperial fascination and dread. Sax Rohmer, born Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward, was a British popular novelist best known for creating Dr. Fu Manchu. His fiction often drew upon journalism, music-hall sensationalism, occult interests, and the anxieties of a Britain enthralled and unsettled by "the East." Rohmer's fascination with secret societies, mesmerism, and exotic antiquity clearly informs this novel, whose supernatural atmosphere reflects both contemporary Egyptomania and early twentieth-century fears of hidden, transnational menace. Readers interested in Gothic horror, pulp adventure, and the history of occult fiction will find Brood of the Witch-Queen a compelling period piece. Though marked by the prejudices of its age, it remains valuable for its atmosphere, pacing, and insight into popular supernatural fiction before modern horror fully took shape.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (185)
Includes Amazon
GenreHorror
Length8 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 27, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5PREFATORY NOTICE
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6CHAPTER I ANTONY FERRARA
7CHAPTER II THE PHANTOM HANDS
8CHAPTER III THE RING OF THOTH
9CHAPTER IV AT FERRARA'S CHAMBERS
10CHAPTER V THE RUSTLING SHADOWS
11CHAPTER VI THE BEETLES
12CHAPTER VII SIR ELWIN GROVES' PATIENT
13CHAPTER VIII THE SECRET OF DHOON
14CHAPTER IX THE POLISH JEWESS
15CHAPTER X THE LAUGHTER
16CHAPTER XI CAIRO
17CHAPTER XII THE MASK OF SET
18CHAPTER XIII THE SCORPION WIND
19CHAPTER XIV DR. CAIRN ARRIVES
20CHAPTER XV THE WITCH-QUEEN
21CHAPTER XVI LAIR OF THE SPIDERS
22CHAPTER XVII THE STORY OF ALI MOHAMMED
23CHAPTER XVIII THE BATS
24CHAPTER XIX ANTHROPOMANCY
25CHAPTER XX THE INCENSE
26CHAPTER XXI THE MAGICIAN
27CHAPTER XXII MYRA
28CHAPTER XXIII THE FACE IN THE ORCHID-HOUSE
29CHAPTER XXIV FLOWERING OF THE LOTUS
30CHAPTER XXV CAIRN MEETS FERRARA
31CHAPTER XXVI THE IVORY HAND
32CHAPTER XXVII THE THUG'S CORD
33CHAPTER XXVIII THE HIGH PRIEST, HORTOTEF
34CHAPTER XXIX THE WIZARD'S DEN
35CHAPTER XXX THE ELEMENTAL
36CHAPTER XXXI THE BOOK OF THOTH
37Analysis
38Reflection
39Memorable Quotes
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