An African Millionaire: Book Guide, Author and Facts
An African Millionaire by Grant Allen — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
"A genre classic, Grant Allen's AN AFRICAN MILLIONAIRE is the perfect addition to our mini library of classic crime fiction. Wealthy, confident, and handsome, Charles Van Drift is not accustomed to being swindled and his brush with Colonel Clay both rattles and infuriates him. As his South African diamond fortune takes hit after hit from the quick-witted master of disguise, Allen leaves even the reader guessing: whom can you trust? Van Drift grows more suspicious of those around him and a few too many misguided accusations shake the millionaire's confidence. Colonel Clay is in his head. Gary Hoppenstand contributes an introduction discussing the reception of the work when it was first serialized in THE STRAND and the significance of Colonel Clay as the first recurring gentleman rogue"--
Quick facts about An African Millionaire
- Title: An African Millionaire
- Author: Grant Allen
- First published: 1897
- Genre: criminal rogue, mystery, fiction, mystery & detective, collections & anthologies
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1797196W
Where to read An African Millionaire
An African Millionaire by Grant Allen is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is An African Millionaire about?
"A genre classic, Grant Allen's AN AFRICAN MILLIONAIRE is the perfect addition to our mini library of classic crime fiction.
Who wrote An African Millionaire?
An African Millionaire was written by Grant Allen.
When was An African Millionaire published?
An African Millionaire was first published in 1897.
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