African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay
by Grant Allen
'African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay' Summary
Colonel Clay is a charming and resourceful adventurer who travels to South Africa in search of fortune. He soon becomes involved in a complex scheme involving a wealthy financier, a beautiful woman, and a group of criminals. With his wit and charm, Colonel Clay manages to outsmart his opponents and achieve his goals. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman, a wealthy financier, and a group of criminals. Colonel Clay is a precursor to other gentleman rogue characters, such as Maurice Leblanc's Arsène Lupin.Book Details
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Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen was a Canadian science writer and novelist, educated in England. He was a public promoter of evolution in the second half of the nineteenth cen...
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