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An African Millionaire

An African Millionaire

Grant Allen

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Jamil Jambo
Año de edición:
2026
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781636525983
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An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay by Grant Allen is a classic collection of interconnected mystery and adventure stories featuring the brilliant and elusive Colonel Clay. A master of disguise and deception, Colonel Clay repeatedly challenges wealthy victims and determined detectives with his elaborate schemes and remarkable ability to assume new identities.Each episode follows a new adventure filled with clever plots, unexpected twists, and criminal ingenuity. Blending mystery, humor, suspense, and adventure, Grant Allen creates an entertaining series centered on one of the memorable fictional confidence tricksters of classic detective literature.This book is ideal for readers interested in classic mystery fiction, detective stories, crime adventures, short story collections, and Victorian-era literature.

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