
Dr. Nikola’s Experiment
by Guy Boothby
'Dr. Nikola’s Experiment' Summary
Dr. Nikola, the enigmatic and morally ambiguous scientist, embarks on a new experiment in the desolate landscapes of Northumbria. He seeks to unlock the secrets of longevity and restore youth, aided by a naive assistant who becomes unwittingly embroiled in Nikola's dangerous pursuit. This assistant, drawn to a passionate and clandestine romance with a captivating Spanish woman, finds himself navigating the treacherous waters of love and Nikola's relentless scientific ambitions. Meanwhile, Nikola's past, filled with powerful enemies, catches up to him. Chinese adversaries, consumed by a thirst for revenge, relentlessly pursue Nikola, their pursuit pushing him further down a path of reckless desperation. As Nikola's obsession with immortality intensifies, his actions become increasingly erratic, and his humanity, if it ever existed, is tested to its very core. The narrative seamlessly blends themes of forbidden romance, dangerous scientific endeavors, and the unrelenting pursuit of power, leaving the reader captivated by Nikola's chilling yet alluring nature.Book Details
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Guy Boothby
Australia
Guy Newell Boothby (13 October 1867 – 26 February 1905) was a prolific Australian novelist and writer, noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the end of the nineteenth century. He l...
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