The Fortieth Door by Mary Hastings Bradley

Romance, sinister strangers, plenty of skulduggery, mysterious beauties cloaked in veils, dungeons and crypts, dreadfully wrapped mummies and evil doings will all envelope you in this book. If you're looking for a truly satisfying read, The Fortieth Door by Mary Hastings Bradley is definitely your pick! Born in 19th century Chicago, Mary Hastings Bradley studied English literature at Smith and after her graduation, she found herself at loose ends. When a cousin invited her to join her on a trip to Egypt, Mary gladly agreed. Here the atmosphere and ancient architecture inspired her to write two novels after her return, based on her experience of the antique civilization. The Fortieth Door was published in 1920 and was her fourth very successful novel. Bradley specialized in the Gothic Romance and the mystery novel, though she also wrote several books for children and travelogues. She also worked as a war correspondent for Collier's Magazine during WWII and undertook a survey of concent