The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu (1916) by Sax Rohmer is the second novel in the famous Fu Manchu series. Believed dead, the diabolical Chinese mastermind resurfaces in London, resuming his campaign of murder and terror against Nayland Smith and Dr. Petrie, the men who threaten his secret plans. Fu Manchu employs deadly assassins, exotic poisons, and fiendish traps, while the beautiful Kâramanèh, torn between loyalty to her master and love for Petrie, remains a mysterious presence. Combining mystery, adventure, and suspense, the novel races toward a dramatic climax as the heroes battle to thwart the evil doctor's sinister schemes.
