Guy Newell Boothby was a prolific Australian novelist and writer, noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the turn 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. Rudyard Kipling was his friend and mentor, and his books were remembered with affection by George Orwell.This book is contained 12 ...

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING gathers more than a century of Gothic experimentation into a capacious archive of terror, wonder, and psychological disturbance. Its contents range from foundational castle romances, spectral ballads, and Faustian tales to detective mysteries, decadent fantasies, imperial nightmares, and proto-science-fictional horrors. Recurring images—ruined houses, forbidden manuscripts, doubles, revenants, persecuted heroines, and corrupted inheritances—demonstrate how Gothic wr...

CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...

Guy Boothby was born on the 13th October, 1867 in Adelaide, South Australia to a politically prominent family.Boothby’s early life was marked by a diverse education and numerous travels. He was educated in Adelaide, London, and Salisbury, gaining a broad perspective of outlooks and situations.He initially pursued a career in the civil service and journalism, working as a private secretary and as an editor for the Brisbane Courier. His experiences in these roles, combined wi...

The story revolves around the character of Dr. Nikola, an enigmatic and sinister figure who possesses extraordinary powers and knowledge. Driven by his insatiable thirst for wealth and power, he seeks to obtain a valuable secret formula known as the Elixir of Life. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist, named Gilbert Pennethorne, becomes entangled in Dr. Nikola's web of intrigue and must confront the villain's formidable plans."A Bid for Fortune" is known for its blend of adventure, my...

This meticulously edited horror collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: H. P. Lovecraft: The Tomb The Dunwich Horror The Shunned House Bram Stoker: Dracula The Dualists Edgar Allan Poe: The Cask of Amontillado The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Premature Burial Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Evil Eye Arthur Machen: The Great God Pan The Terror William Hope Hodgson: The Ghost Pirates The Night Land Algernon Blackwood: The Willows The Wendigo A ...

The Extra Things added to the BookAdded details biography of AuthorAdded Index to get a quick view and interfaceAdded details bibliographySheilah McLeod is a rollicking romance packed with plenty of adventure, telling the tale of a couple who grew up together and whose love appeared to have been fated from the very start.

In "A Bid for Fortune," readers are introduced to the enigmatic character of Dr. Nikola, a brilliant and unscrupulous villain who uses his intellect and resources to pursue his own sinister agenda. The novel follows the protagonist, Richard Hatteras, as he becomes entangled in Dr. Nikola's schemes and seeks to thwart his plans.Guy Boothby's novels often feature elements of mystery, suspense, and exotic locales, and "A Bid for Fortune" is no exception. The story is filled with thrilling twi...

The Extra Things added to the BookAdded details biography of AuthorAdded Index to get a quick view and interfaceAdded details bibliographyA classic mystery novel in which a detective is hired to track down two men who absconded with a treasure found in the jungles of Burma. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades ...

The Extra Things added to the BookAdded details biography of AuthorAdded Index to get a quick view and interfaceAdded details bibliographyWilliam Standerton returns to England with his two kids and a small fortune, where he purchases a supposedly haunted house. Shortly after, William is killed by an old enemy and so we have a great mystery to follow while his son, James, tries to work out who killed him. A classic tale of crime and mystery, ...

"A Bid For Fortune" by Guy Boothby is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? Guy Newell Boothby , born in Adelaide, was one of the most popular of Australian authors in the late 19th and early 20th century, writing dozens of novels of sensational fiction. A Bid for Fortune, or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta is the first of his series of five books featuring the sinister mastermind Dr. Nikola, a charact...