The Jewel of Seven Stars
Published in 1897, Bram Stoker's *The Jewel of Seven Stars* is a supernatural mystery centered on the sudden, violent attack on a wealthy Egyptologist, Abel Trelawny, and the cryptic instructions he leaves for his daughter Margaret. The novel weaves together elements of Egyptology, arcane ritual, and psychological suspense as Margaret seeks help from Malcolm Ross, a barrister and family acquaintance, to uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious affliction. Readers should expect an intricate Victorian mystery with gothic undertones and the suggestion of dark forces operating just beyond rational explanation.