Download or read book An African Millionaire written by Grant Allen and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2022-12-13 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South African unscrupulous millionaire Charles Van Drift spends his time travelling to exotic locations with his family. One of these trips leads them to the Riviera where Van Drift suddenly has to deal with the swindler Colonel Clay. Charles’ diamond fortune is at risk. Colonel wants to trick the millionaire out of his wealth. His weapon will be Van Drift’s own greed and vanity. But what does Colonel have against Charles and will his plan be successful? Grant Allen was a Canadian writer who lived in the period 1848 – 1899. His writing career began around 1876 when he published a series of essays on science. His first books, "Physiological Aesthetics" and "Flowers and Their Pedigrees" took up this subject as well. Grant Allen was also a pioneer in science fiction. He wrote about thirty science fiction novels in the period 1884-1899. In his later works, Allen also took up some revolutionary theories for the time regarding marriage. "The Woman Who Did" which depicts the life of an independent woman who takes care of her child on her own became a bestseller.
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Download or read book An African Millionaire Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay written by Allen Grant and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An African Millionaire" with the aid of Grant Allen is a set of intriguing short testimonies providing the foxy and enigmatic individual Colonel Clay. The stories comply with the exploits of Colonel Clay, a grasp of cover and a professional con artist who employs his intelligence and chameleon-like abilities to swindle numerous rich individuals and establishments throughout Europe. The narrative unveils a sequence of elaborate schemes orchestrated by Colonel Clay, as he ingeniously manipulates conditions to outwit his objectives. His capacity to assume one of a kind identities and personas adds layers of thriller and intrigue to each story. Set towards the backdrop of the overdue 19th century, these tales provide a charming blend of thriller, adventure, and psychological suspense. Grant Allen’s writing showcases a clever interaction of wit and deception, drawing readers into the problematic world of self-belief hints and problematic cons. Each story in the collection presents a completely unique assignment for the unsuspecting victims and a lovely unraveling of Colonel Clay's resourceful manipulations, leaving readers each captivated and entertained by way of the exploits of this charismatic anti-hero.
Download or read book An African Millionaire Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay written by Grant Allen and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ironic, adventure tale ”He does not work for money” Madame Picardet answered, “but for the good of humanity. I'm sure he would gladly come and exhibit for nothing his miraculous faculties.”- Grant Allen, An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay The story of an African millionaire that is burglarized many times. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
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Download or read book An African Millionaire written by Grant Allen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A classic of crime and adventure, Grant Allen's *An African Millionaire* is perfect for fans of books such as *Arsene Lupi**n, * *Gentleman Thief*. Wealthy, confident and handsome, Charles Van Drift is not accustomed to being swindled and his brush with Colonel Clay both rattles and infuriates him. As his South African diamond fortune takes hit after hit from the quick-witted master of disguise, Allen leaves even the reader guessing: who can you trust? Van Drift grows more suspicious of those around him and a few too many misguided accusations shake the millionaire's confidence. Colonel Clay is in his head. Gary Hoppenstand contributes an introduction discussing the reception of the work when it was first serialised in *The Strand* and the significance of Colonel Clay as the first recurring gentleman rogue.
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Download or read book An African Millionaire written by Allen Grant and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wealthy, confident and handsome, Sir Charles Van Drift spends his time jetting to exotic locales with his wife and in-laws. But on one fateful trip to the Riviera, Van Drift meets his match in Colonel Clay. Posing alternately as a seer, a curate, and a German professor, the master of disguise swindles Van Drift through three continents and poses a serious risk to his South African diamond fortune. Colonel Clay, the notorious con artist and thief, has triumphed.
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