Smith and the Pharaohs, and other tales: An Adventure, Short Story Collection Classic By H. Ryder Haggard! AAA+++

As an enthusiast of mummy tales and fantasies, I found the title story of this collection moderately appealing, though it really is more a romance than a mystery or horror story. I sensed that H. Rider Haggard, much like his protagonist in the story, had developed an appetite for ancient Egypt, and this tale's plot is as good an excuse as any to trot out his learning.