An African Millionaire
About this book
"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"--
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 179 readers · 181 pages · ≈ 3 h 21 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read An African Millionaire?
About ≈ 3 h 21 m — 181 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is An African Millionaire?
181 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is An African Millionaire?
It sits on the Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is An African Millionaire in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote An African Millionaire?
Grant Allen.
Where can I read An African Millionaire online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library