Priestess of Isis

Élie Berthet (1815–1891) was a French novelist, born in Limoges and living in Paris from 1834. He authored numerous adventure and historical works, which quickly gained popularity among 19th-century readers. His most famous novels include The Beast of Gévaudan, The Catacombs of Paris, The Desert Bird, The Trembling Rock, The Lost Valley, and The Band of Orgeres. Of particular interest is The Child...