Pharos, The Egyptian: A Romance

A thoughtful letter opens the tale, framing the life of a young man who inherited his famous Egyptologist father’s obsession with the ancient world and its hidden mysteries. Though not a declared spiritualist, his curiosity borders on the uncanny, giving him a temperament that both fascinates and unsettles his acquaintances. The narrator, a plain‑spoken gentleman, recounts the steady reputation of this “Egyptian” whose scholarly pursuits are tinged with a quiet, unsettling fascination for the supernatural.

One evening, after a long ride and a soothing bath, the narrator’s servant announces an unexpected visitor—Silver, a dark‑skinned stranger who speaks with a strange accent. The sudden knock at the door hints at secrets that may draw the Egypt‑loving protagonist into a dangerous, possibly otherworldly adventure. As the hour grows late and the mystery deepens, the stage is set for a romance that weaves scholarly intrigue with the lure of the unknown.