Guy Boothby

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A Crime of the Under-seas

Beschreibung

A Crime of the Under-seas by Guy Boothby is a thrilling adventure and crime fiction novel set in an underwater world. The story centers on a criminal mastermind operating beneath the waves, where danger and intrigue run high. Boothby masterfully blends suspense with nautical themes, taking readers on an intense pursuit filled with action and mystery. Submarines, treasure, and the high seas play key roles as the plot twists through thrilling moments of sea exploration and criminal activities. Boothby's detective fiction elements add depth to the narrative, where the protagonist must outwit formidable foes to solve the crime. Set in the late 19th century, the novel reflects the excitement of Victorian-era fiction while delving into the darker elements of human ambition and greed. A Crime of the Under-seas captures the spirit of maritime adventure, making it a gripping tale for fans of crime and sea-based thrillers.

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: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 201g
• ISBN-13: 9789367144039
• ISBN-10: 9367144032
• Artikelnr.: 73242317