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An ancient plant with mysterious powers. A missing professor. And a trail of death that stretches from London's elite circles to forgotten corners of the East.When the eccentric Professor Alther disappears under baffling circumstances, the only clue left behind is a withered stalk of an unidentifiable herb-one he had spent his life studying. His protégé, the determined and skeptical Edward, is drawn into a labyrinthine world of botanical legend, criminal syndicates, and forbidden knowledge. What begins as a simple search for a missing man becomes a perilous journey into the arcane.The Sacred Herb is not merely a detective story it's an intoxicating blend of mystery, science, and the supernatural. Fergus Hume's intricate plotting and rich descriptions bring to life a story where every leaf may conceal a secret and every truth comes with a cost. As Edward digs deeper, he must face the question: can knowledge be too dangerous to possess?This is a mystery for the curious, the brave, and the bold. Enter a world where botany meets murder, where the past is never truly dead, and where one sacred herb might just alter the course of fate itself.