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The first book to examine the bizarre sequence of deaths--all attributed to the "Curse of Tutankhamun"--that occurred in London's 1920s West End
Throughout the 1920 and 1930s, London was gripped by the supposed curse of Tutankhamun, the Egyptian boy-king of antiquity, whose tomb was uncovered in 1923. Over the next few years more than 20 of those involved in the tomb's exhumation perished in strange, often terrifying circumstances, prompting the myth of the curse. With a blend of meticulous research and educated conjecture, historian Mark Beynon explores the strange circumstances surrounding a brutal murder at the Savoy Hotel, sinister happenings at Mayfair's Bath Club, a mysterious suicide at St. James's Court, and a series of inexplicable deaths linked to the British Museum, and uncovers a wealth of hitherto unpublished material that lays bare the truth behind these fatalities. Set against the backdrop of London's glittering 1920s and 30s, the author delves deep into the murky underworld of a morally corrupt and decadent city, and uncovers evidence that these deaths were not only linked by the ominous presence of Tutankhamum himself, but also by a murderer hell-bent on retribution and dubbed by the press as "The Most Wickedest Man in the World."
Throughout the 1920 and 1930s, London was gripped by the supposed curse of Tutankhamun, the Egyptian boy-king of antiquity, whose tomb was uncovered in 1923. Over the next few years more than 20 of those involved in the tomb's exhumation perished in strange, often terrifying circumstances, prompting the myth of the curse. With a blend of meticulous research and educated conjecture, historian Mark Beynon explores the strange circumstances surrounding a brutal murder at the Savoy Hotel, sinister happenings at Mayfair's Bath Club, a mysterious suicide at St. James's Court, and a series of inexplicable deaths linked to the British Museum, and uncovers a wealth of hitherto unpublished material that lays bare the truth behind these fatalities. Set against the backdrop of London's glittering 1920s and 30s, the author delves deep into the murky underworld of a morally corrupt and decadent city, and uncovers evidence that these deaths were not only linked by the ominous presence of Tutankhamum himself, but also by a murderer hell-bent on retribution and dubbed by the press as "The Most Wickedest Man in the World."
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I must have read a different book to some of the other reviewers as I found this to be a thoroughly entertaining and often gripping book. The theory put forward by the author - that the occultist magician Aleister Crowley carried out a series of murders in the 1920s West End - is a unique and fascinating one. The author argues that these deaths, which were attributed to the Curse of Tutankhamun, were masterminded by Crowley as revenge for the desecration of Tutankhamun's tomb. At times this book is nothing less than compelling, even though some of the evidence put forward doesn't always stand up to scrutiny. Nevertheless, it's well written and is always atmospheric and thought-provoking.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
OK - I would draw readers' attention to the following quote and others regarding this particular work...
"Absolute Rubbish! Anyone with an ounce of sense can see the immediate contradictions in Mark Beynon's research. If there was such a thing as The Curse of Tutankhamen and it was as deadly as Beynon says why on earth would Crowley kill six people instead of simply waiting for the curse to do its work?"
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"Absolute Rubbish! Anyone with an ounce of sense can see the immediate contradictions in Mark Beynon's research. If there was such a thing as The Curse of Tutankhamen and it was as deadly as Beynon says why on earth would Crowley kill six people instead of simply waiting for the curse to do its work?"
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Looking at the author's claims about murder here, it's not hard to find evidence that squarely contradicts his conclusions so we have to ask, how useful is this book?
Look at just one of the cases the author claims to have been a a murder: Captain Richard Bethell, who died on November 15, 1929 was Howard Carter's 46-year-old personal secretary. He was found dead in bed at the exclusive Bath Club in Mayfair. It was claimed he was in perfect health, and that he died of a heart attack. But later his symptoms raised suspicion that he may have been smothered. Crowley (who the author blames for many murders in this work) was often a guest of novelist W. Somerset Maugham at the club, and had apparently recently returned to London.
A small amount of research suggested that Captain Bethell actually died from Emphysemia and was not smothered. Over 100 people regularly dined at the Bath Club. Beynon may as well accuse Somerset Maugham of being the killer - at least he was a member which Crowley wasn't. There's lots more research to contradict the author's theory on line. Start with [...]
Look at just one of the cases the author claims to have been a a murder: Captain Richard Bethell, who died on November 15, 1929 was Howard Carter's 46-year-old personal secretary. He was found dead in bed at the exclusive Bath Club in Mayfair. It was claimed he was in perfect health, and that he died of a heart attack. But later his symptoms raised suspicion that he may have been smothered. Crowley (who the author blames for many murders in this work) was often a guest of novelist W. Somerset Maugham at the club, and had apparently recently returned to London.
A small amount of research suggested that Captain Bethell actually died from Emphysemia and was not smothered. Over 100 people regularly dined at the Bath Club. Beynon may as well accuse Somerset Maugham of being the killer - at least he was a member which Crowley wasn't. There's lots more research to contradict the author's theory on line. Start with [...]
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Thoroughly interesting read
On being recommended this book, I wasn't sure it was going to be my thing but found it a thoroughly interesting read! Read more
Published 28 days ago by Goobs
Woeful
Insultingly bad - how it was ever accepted by a publisher beggars belief. A partly and partially researched exercise in frustration better listed under 'fiction'. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. E. Young
London's Curse
Unlike others, I have read the book. Although some of the evidence doesn't always ring true, the book provides a fascinating theory that is worthy of exploration. Read more
Published 5 months ago by The Duke
London's Curse: Murder, Black Magic and Tutankhamun in the 1920s West...
As the Great Granddaughter of one of the so called murder victims, I can confidently say that the author has not done his research.
Published 5 months ago by C Bethell
Atmospheric and compelling
Unlike the previous reviewer, I have actually read the book.
"London's Curse" is an atmospheric and compelling account of six strange deaths seemingly linked to the... Read more
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Published 6 months ago by Ghost Writer
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