A Bid for Fortune by Guy Boothby
A thrilling Victorian adventure featuring an enigmatic criminal mastermind, dangerous secrets, and a tangled plot of love and revenge.
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Number of pages in PDF: 148
A Bid for Fortune is a book by Guy Boothby, first published in 1895. This fast-paced adventure novel introduces readers to the enigmatic criminal mastermind Dr. Nikola, a character who would go on to become one of Boothby’s most enduring creations. The story follows Richard Hatteras, a sea captain drawn into a tangled web of mystery and intrigue after falling in love with a young woman connected to Nikola’s schemes. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian London and exotic locations abroad, the novel blends suspense, romance, and the occult in a manner that captivated contemporary audiences and contributed to Boothby's widespread popularity. Boothby’s writing reflected the Victorian fascination with crime, empire, and the supernatural, and A Bid for Fortune taps into all three. Nikola himself is a compelling villain—cultured, intelligent, and chillingly amoral—setting a precedent for many later fictional antagonists in popular fiction. The novel is not only a gripping narrative but also a glimpse into the turn-of-the-century British imagination, filled with colonial anxieties and scientific curiosities. With its strong pacing and dramatic twists, the book remains an entertaining example of early thriller fiction.
While carefully proofread, these editions may contain occasional minor errors due to original OCR conversion.
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