Guy Boothby

A Bid for Fortune; Or, Dr. Nikola's Vendetta (eBook, ePUB)

Revenge, Intrigue, and the Supernatural in Victorian Adventure Fiction

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Guy Boothby's novel 'A Bid for Fortune; Or, Dr. Nikola's Vendetta' is a captivating blend of adventure, mystery, and the occult set in the late 19th century. The story follows the charismatic and enigmatic Dr. Nikola as he seeks revenge against his enemies, using his cunning intellect and supernatural powers to manipulate those around him. Boothby's writing style is rich in detail and vivid imagery, immersing the reader in a world of intrigue and danger. The novel's Gothic elements and thrilling plot twists make it a compelling read for fans of Victorian-era literature. Guy Boothby was a prolific Australian author known for his popular series featuring the villainous Dr. Nikola. His background in journalism and his travels around the world greatly influenced his writing, giving his stories a sense of authenticity and exoticism. Boothby's fascination with the supernatural and the darker side of human nature is evident in his characterization of Dr. Nikola, making him a memorable and complex figure in literature. I highly recommend 'A Bid for Fortune; Or, Dr. Nikola's Vendetta' to readers who enjoy classic adventure stories with a touch of the supernatural. Boothby's masterful storytelling and intriguing characters will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664584090
• Artikelnr.: 58716932

Autorenporträt

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.