Guy Boothby

Broschiertes Buch

Dr. Nikola Returns

Beschreibung

In this sequel, the enigmatic and sinister Dr. Nikola continues his quest for power and immortality, using his vast knowledge of the occult and manipulation to achieve his goals. Set across exotic locations, the novel follows his daring schemes as he pursues ancient secrets while evading his enemies. A master of psychological manipulation and intrigue, Dr. Nikola is one of early literature's iconic antiheroes, blending adventure, mystery, and the supernatural.

Autor

Guy Newell Boothby (1867 - 1905) was a prolific Australian novelist and writer, noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the end of the nineteenth century. He lived mainly in England. He is best known for such works as the Dr Nikola series, about an occultist criminal mastermind who is a Victorian forerunner to Fu Manchu, and Pharos, the Egyptian, a tale of Gothic Egypt, mummies' curses and supernatural revenge. Rudyard Kipling was his friend and mentor and his books were remembered with affection by George Orwell.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 339g
• ISBN-13: 9781592245949
• ISBN-10: 1592245943
• Artikelnr.: 21915150