She isn't interested in the weather, though. She’s interested in the "Heart of Vulcan"—a ruby the size of a fist, rumored to be so physically hot it can boil a glass of water just by sitting near it. It was recently unearthed in an Egyptian tomb that had been sealed with molten lead.

Adèle’s wardrobe is iconic. She sports elaborate hats, corsets, and long coats that capture the daring spirit of a female explorer in 1912.

The "extraordinary" part of the title isn't hyperbole. The story blends historical fiction with the supernatural in a way that keeps the pace frantic. In a single adventure, you might encounter:

Entertainment in Tardi's world is not passive; it is .

Adèle travels to Egypt to find a mummified physician to save her sister, leading to a surprisingly polite and tea-drinking mummy resurrection.