Publisher's Synopsis
The King's Treasure House: A Romance of Ancient Egypt is a novel written by Wilhelm Walloth and published in 1886. The story is set in ancient Egypt and follows the life of the protagonist, a young man named Amasis, who works as a scribe in the palace of the Pharaoh. Amasis is fascinated by the treasures of the Pharaoh's palace and dreams of one day becoming rich and powerful.One day, Amasis discovers a secret passage in the palace that leads to the King's Treasure House, where all the treasures of the Pharaoh are kept. Amasis becomes obsessed with the idea of stealing the treasures and becoming rich. He enlists the help of his friend, a soldier named Ptolemy, and together they plan a daring heist.As Amasis and Ptolemy execute their plan, they face many obstacles and challenges, including the wrath of the Pharaoh and his guards. But with their cunning and bravery, they manage to overcome all obstacles and succeed in stealing the treasures.However, their triumph is short-lived, as they soon discover that the treasures are cursed and bring only misery and misfortune to those who possess them. Amasis and Ptolemy are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and learn the true meaning of wealth and happiness.The King's Treasure House is a thrilling adventure story set in the exotic and mysterious world of ancient Egypt. It explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of wealth, while also offering a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in ancient Egypt.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.
