The Hand of Fu Manchu is a novel by Sax Rohmer that follows the infamous villain, Dr. Fu Manchu, as he continues his evil activities. The book is a new phase in the series of novels featuring the character, also known as the Devil Doctor. The story is set in London and follows the attempts of Nayland Smith, a British intelligence agent, to stop Fu Manchu from carrying out his plans for world domination. Along the way, Smith is aided by his friend, Dr. Petrie, and a variety of other characters. The Hand of Fu Manchu is a thrilling tale of international intrigue and adventure, full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book is a classic of the spy genre and a must-read for fans of Rohmer's work.1917. 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. This is the third volume of the 14 Fu Manchu books written by Rohmer. The book begins: Who�������s there? I called sharply. I turned and looked across the room. The window had been widely opened when I entered, and a faint fog haze hung in the apartment, seeming to veil the light of the shaded lamp. I watched the closed door intently, expecting every moment to see the knob turn. But nothing happened. 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.