Now every detective knows -- indeed it is part of his creed -- that, in an affair such as I am describing, nothing is too minute or too trivial to have a bearing upon the case.
A Cabinet Secret" through Guy Boothby is a thrilling novel that intertwines elements of thriller, espionage, and political intrigue. Boothby, an Australian-born author, turned into recognized for his prolific contributions to popular literature during the overdue nineteenth and early 20th centuries. The narrative follows the protagonist, Phyllis Benton, a younger female who by chance stumbles upon a political mystery of outstanding importance. As she becomes entangled in an internet of espionage and conspiracy, Phyllis finds herself pursued by way of nefarious forces searching for to defend the exclusive statistics she possesses. Boothby weaves a compelling tale of suspense, combining elements of romance and risk towards a backdrop of political machinations. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the results of uncovering country secrets. Boothby's writing is characterized through its rapid-paced plot, engaging characters, and sudden twists, maintaining readers on the brink in their seats. "A Cabinet Secret" reflects Boothby's adept storytelling and his ability to captivate audiences with a mix of genres. The novel's exploration of political intrigue and its effect on man or woman lives provides depth to the narrative.
A prolific Australian novelist, Guy Boothby was noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the end of the nineteenth century. His most famous creation is Dr. Nikola, an occultist criminal mastermind, who serves as a Victorian forerunner to Fu Manchu. This comprehensive eBook presents Boothby’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Boothby’s life and works * Concise introductions to key novels * All of the Doctor Nikola books * 26 novels, with individual contents tables * Includes rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including A LOST ENDEAVOUR, A BRIGHTON TRAGEDY and many more * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare short story collections, appearing here for the first time in digital print * Includes Boothby’s rare travel writing book * Features a brief biography on Boothby * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Doctor Nikola Books A BID FOR FORTUNE DR. NIKOLA THE LUST OF HATE DR. NIKOLA’S EXPERIMENT “FAREWELL, NIKOLA” The Novels IN STRANGE COMPANY A LOST ENDEAVOUR THE MARRIAGE OF ESTHER THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE DEVIL SHEILA MCLEOD ACROSS THE WORLD FOR A WIFE PHAROS, THE EGYPTIAN LOVE MADE MANIFEST THE RED RAT’S DAUGHTER A SAILOR’S BRIDE “LONG LIVE THE KING!” A MAKER OF NATIONS THE WOMAN OF DEATH A CABINET SECRET A MILLIONAIRE’S LOVE STORY THE MYSTERY OF THE CLASPED HANDS MY STRANGEST CASE THE CHILDERBRIDGE MYSTERY THE KIDNAPPED PRESIDENT A BRIGHTON TRAGEDY THE RACE OF LIFE The Shorter Fiction UNCLE JOE’S LEGACY, AND OTHER STORIES THE CRIME OF THE UNDERSEAS THE VICEROY’S PROTEGÉ; OR, A PRINCE OF SWINDLERS MISCELLANEOUS TALES The Travel Book ON THE WALLABY The Biography BRIEF BIOGRAPHY: GUY BOOTHBY by Gabriel Stanley Woods Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Australian author Guy Boothby put his wanderlust to work as fodder for his fiction. Though his first publication was a non-fiction account of a trip through his native country, he soon turned to fiction as an outlet for his creativity, focusing primarily on action-adventure, mystery, and detection tales. In Strange Company was Boothby's first novel and an instant success, and will satisfy contemporary readers looking for a well-plotted action-adventure story.
Doctor Nikola’s goal in life is to achieve world domination and immortality. When he finds out that a secret society in Tibet is way more powerful than any other human being or government on the planet, he decides to set off on a long adventure. This society can teach Nikola how to extend life and raise the dead. But are they willing to share their knowledge? Can Doctor Nikola somehow force them to do so? Find out in "Dr Nikola Returns". Guy Boothby was an Australian author who lived in the period 1867-1905. His earlier works described life in Australia, but he gained wide popularity with his later fiction, which offered a vivid combination of crime, science fiction and horror stories. Boothby is well known for his Doctor Nikola series, a collection of novels telling the story of an occultist who seeks immortality and world domination. Other popular stories by him are "A Prince of Swindlers", which tells the story of a thief, and "Uncle Joe's Legacy and Other Stories", which is a collection of ghost stories. All in all, Guy Boothby left the world a colourful and rich literary legacy.
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