Cleopatra's Needle is a historical fiction novel written by George A. Zabriskie. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a group of adventurers who seek to transport an ancient Egyptian obelisk, known as Cleopatra's Needle, from Egypt to New York City. The main character, John Paxton, is a wealthy businessman who finances the expedition and becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a secret society, a stolen artifact,...