In "An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay," Grant Allen deftly weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, satire, and intrigue. The narrative unfolds through a series of episodic tales centered on the charming but unscrupulous Colonel Clay, a con artist whose cunning schemes exemplify the Victorian fascination with both wealth and moral ambiguity. Allen's engaging prose blends wit and social commentary, reflecting the complex interplay between colonialism and capitalism during a transformative era in British literature, characterized by works that often questioned the moral certitude of imperial pursuits while offering entertaining escapism. Grant Allen, a Canadian-born author and prominent figure in the late 19th century literary scene, was known for his exploration of popular science and fiction, often merging these interests into his writing. His diverse background in natural science and literature informed his perspective on the changing dynamics of society, particularly in colonial contexts. Allen's works frequently engage with topical debates surrounding social justice and ethics, illuminating the paradoxes inherent in wealth accumulation and exploitation, thereby providing a backdrop for the escapades of Colonel Clay. This book is a captivating exploration for readers interested in the complexities of human nature as reflected in colonial contexts. Allen's sharp observations and lively storytelling will ensnare anyone fascinated by adventure and moral conundrums. "An African Millionaire" not only entertains but invites reflection on the implications of ambition and deception in an increasingly interconnected world.
Wolverden Turm : Weihnachtskrimi
Grant Allen
bookMysteriöse Fälle zu Weihnachten : 50 Weihnachtskrimis: Ein aufregender Weihnachtsabend, Das Silberne Kriegsbeil, Markheim, Das Geschäft eines Polizisten, Füllung, Der Geist...
Edgar Wallace, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Arthur Conan Doyle, R. Austin Freeman, G. K. Chesterton, James, Sven Elvestad, Walther Kabel, Robert Louis Stevenson, Saki, Fred M. White, Arthur Cheney Train, Wilkie Collins, Emmuska Orczy, Louisa M. Alcott, Thomas Hardy, Sabine Baring-Gould, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fergus Hume, John Kendrick Bangs, Jerome K. Jerome, Leonard Kip, Grant Allen, Florence Marryat, George MacDonald, Bithia Mary Croker, E. F. Benson, J. M. Barrie, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Catherine L. Pirkis, Lucie E. Jackson, William Douglas O'Connor, Charles Dickens
book50 Weihnachtskrimis : Der blaue Karfunkel, Markheim, Die Wölfe von Cernogratz, Das Silberne Kriegsbeil, Die Vigil an Heiligabend, Wolverden Turm
Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, Edgar Wallace, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Robert Louis Stevenson, Fred M. White, Arthur Cheney Train, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Hardy, Sabine Baring-Gould, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fergus Hume, John Kendrick Bangs, Jerome K. Jerome, Leonard Kip, Catherine Crowe, Lucie E. Jackson, William Douglas O'Connor, Frank R. Stockton, James Bowker, Grant Allen, Florence Marryat, Katherine Rickford, J. M. Barrie, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Saki, Louisa M. Alcott, James, E. F. Benson
bookDie schönsten Weihnachtskrimis : 50+ Krimis für die Weihnachtszeit (Ausgabe in neuer Übersetzung und Rechtschreibung)
Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Wallace, G. K. Chesterton, Sake, R. Austin Freeman, Fred M. White, Arthur Cheney Zug, Wilkie Collins, Emmuska Orczy, Louisa M. Alcott, Herr R. James, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sabine Baring-Gould, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, Fergus Hume, John Kendrick Pony, Hieronymus K. Hieronymus, Leonard Kip, Katharina Crowe, Lucie E. Jackson, William Douglas O'Connor, Frank R. Stockton, James Bowker, Grant Allen, Florence Marryat, Katherine Rickford, J. M. Barrie, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Maria Croker, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Catherine L. Pirkis, E. F. Benson, Sven Elvestad, Walther Kabel
bookDumaresq's Daughter (Vol. 1-3) : Romance Novel
Grant Allen
bookFlorence (Vol. 1&2) : Historical Guide Book
Grant Allen
bookThe Duchess of Powysland (Vol. 1-3) : Historical Romance
Grant Allen
bookGruselkabinett, Box 36: Folgen 141, 142, 143, 144
Julian Osgood Field, Rudyard Kipling, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen
audiobookON A DARK CHRISTMAS NIGHT – 25 Holiday Spook Classics & Murder Mysteries : A Haunting Compilation of Festive Noir and Mysterious Yuletide Tales
Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, John Kendrick Bangs, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Wilkie Collins, O. Henry, Saki, William Douglas O'Connor, Catherine Crowe, Louisa M. Alcott, James, G.K. Chesterton, Leonard Kip, Emmuska Orczy
bookCHRISTMAS MYSTERIES - 20 Thriller Classics in One Volume : Murder Mysteries & Intriguing Stories of Suspense, Horror and Thrill for the Holidays
Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, John Kendrick Bangs, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Wilkie Collins, O. Henry, Saki, William Douglas O'Connor, Catherine Crowe, Louisa M. Alcott, James, G.K. Chesterton, Leonard Kip, Emmuska Orczy
book60 Gothic Classics : Exploring the Haunting Depths of Classic Gothic Literature
Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, George Eliot, Robert Hugh Benson, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Thomas Love Peacock, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H. G. Wells, W. Jacobs, H. P. Lovecraft, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Fitz-James O'Brien, Eliza Parsons
bookThe Book of Gothic Tales : Dark Fantasy Novels, Supernatural Mysteries, Horror Tales & Gothic Romances
Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, Guy de Maupassant, George Eliot, Robert Hugh Benson, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Thomas Love Peacock, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H. G. Wells, W. Jacobs, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Eliza Parsons
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