The Jewel of Seven Stars - Bram Stoker

I cannot believe that I've kept this book on my shelve for more than 10 years and that only now I've decided to pick it up and read it! From my point of view this was an amazing book which kept me excited through the whole journey of the characters.

I will not spoil it for you but I'll give you some small insights. Bram Stoker tells a mystery story of a queen from ancient Egypt who made use of black magic to prepare her revival, 5000 years after death. The key to her revival is a Jewel of Seven Stars in the form of a beetle, jewel which is in the hands of the mummy queen. This world comes in contrast with the reality in which some egyptologists, a detective, a lawyer and a daughter of an egyptologist take place at some mysterious events.

The book was published in 1903 but Bram Stoker was forced by his publicist to change the ending because the book incited religious doubt and speculation, thus a revised version was published in 1912, right before author's death.

Overall The Jewel of Seven Stars was easy to read, the story kept me fully engaged and even if this book does not get as much attention as Dracula, I really recommend it to you.

Enjoy your next book!