Guy Boothby

Broschiertes Buch

A Crime of the Under-Seas and Other Stories

Beschreibung

In A Crime of the Under-Seas and Other Stories by Guy Boothby, readers are treated to a collection of thrilling and suspenseful tales that explore the darker side of human nature. The title story, "A Crime of the Under-Seas," follows the gripping mystery of a daring crime committed in the depths of the ocean, challenging detective expertise and ingenuity. The collection features a variety of short stories, each filled with intrigue, adventure, and unexpected twists. From hidden treasures and cunning criminals to daring escapades and moral dilemmas, Boothby's storytelling captures the imagination and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. These tales of mystery and suspense explore themes of justice, betrayal, and the complexities of human motivations. Included are:A Crime of the Under-Seas The Phantom Stockman The Treasure of Sacramento Nick Into the Outer Darkness The Story of Tommy Dodd and "The Rooster" Quod Erat Demonstrandum Cupid and Psyche Misplaced Affections In Great Waters Mr. Aristocrat This Man and This Woman

Autor

Guy Newell Boothby was an Australian author and writer who lived from October 13, 1867, to February 26, 1905. He was known for writing shocking stories for variety magazines near the end of the 1800s. He mostly lived in England. He is best known for writing the Dr. Nikola series, which is about an occultist criminal mastermind who is like Fu Manchu in the Victorian era, and Pharos, the Egyptian, whlich is about Gothic Egypt, mummies' curses, and supernatural payback. He was friends with and learned from Rudyard Kipling, and George Orwell loved reading his books. Boothby was born in Adelaide to a well-known family in South Australia, which was still a British colony at the time. His grandfather, Benjamin Boothby (1803-1868), was a controversial judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia from 1853 to 1867. His father, Thomas Wilde Boothby, was a member of the South Australian Legislative Assembly for a time. Three of his uncles were important colony administrators. Boothby's mother, who was born in England and whom he looked up to, split up with his father when he was about seven years old and went back to England with their children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: WLC
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. August 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 215g
• ISBN-13: 9781434442208
• ISBN-10: 1434442209
• Artikelnr.: 54504660