Publisher's Synopsis
Dope is a novel written by Sax Rohmer, first published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young man named Paul Harley, who is a private detective in London. Harley is hired to investigate a case involving a drug ring that is operating in the city. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers that the drug ring is more complex and dangerous than he initially thought.Harley's investigation takes him to the seedy underworld of London, where he encounters a variety of characters, including drug dealers, smugglers, and prostitutes. He also meets a young woman named Zarmi, who is a member of the drug ring. Despite her involvement in criminal activities, Harley is drawn to Zarmi and begins to develop feelings for her.As the investigation progresses, Harley becomes increasingly involved in the drug ring's operations. He finds himself in dangerous situations and must use all of his skills and resources to stay alive. Along the way, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.Dope is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores the dark side of human nature. It is a gripping tale of crime, passion, and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1919. Rohmer (Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward) was a prolific English mystery writer, best known for the master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu and his opponents Denis Nayland Smith, Dr. Petrie, named after the Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and the beautiful Karamaneh, the source of Petrie's daydreams. He also wrote under the name Michael Furey. Dope is an Occult thriller featuring detective Red Kerry. The book begins: Monte Irvin, alderman of the city and prospective Lord Mayor of London, paced restlessly from end to end of the well-appointed library of his house in Prince�������s Gate. Between his teeth he gripped the stump of a burnt-out cigar. A tiny spaniel lay beside the fire, his beady black eyes following the nervous movements of the master of the house. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.