The Pillar of Light

The Pillar of Light is a novel by Louis Tracy, first published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Maurice Treherne. Maurice is a wealthy and privileged young man who is bored with his life and yearns for adventure. He decides to travel to Egypt to explore the ancient ruins and discover the secrets of the pharaohs.While in Egypt, Maurice meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Madame de Medici. She introduces him to the world of the occult and reveals to him the existence of a powerful and ancient artifact known as the Pillar of Light. The Pillar of Light is said to possess the power to grant immortality to its possessor, and Madame de Medici is determined to obtain it for herself.Maurice becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of intrigue and deception as he tries to uncover the truth about the Pillar of Light and prevent Madame de Medici from obtaining it. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a cunning French detective, a beautiful American heiress, and a group of ruthless treasure hunters.The Pillar of Light is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and the supernatural. It is a classic tale of good versus evil, and the struggle to overcome temptation and do what is right. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locales and its fast-paced plot, The Pillar of Light is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages.1904. Tracy was a prolific novelist and mystery writer who also wrote under the pseudonym Gordon Holmes. The book begins: All night long the great bell of the lighthouse, slung to a stout beam projecting seaward beneath the outer platform, had tolled its warning through the fog. The monotonous ticking of the clockwork attachment that governed it, the sharp and livelier click of the occulting hood¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s machinery, were the only sounds which alternated with its deep boom. The tremendous clang sent a thrill through the giant column itself and pealed away into the murky void with a tremolo of profound diminutions. 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.