An African Millionaire
An African Millionaire is a novel by Grant Allen that tells the story of Sir Charles Vandrift, a wealthy financier who travels to Africa in search of diamonds. The book explores themes of greed, colonialism, and adventure as Vandrift navigates the dangerous and unpredictable world of African mining.
By Grant Allen · First published 1897 · Genre: Crime, Mystery, Adventure · 12 chapters · 80,842 words
First lines
My name is Seymour Wilbraham Wentworth. I am brother-in-law and secretary to Sir Charles Vandrift, the South African millionaire and famous financier. Many years ago, when Charlie Vandrift was a small lawyer in Cape Town, I had the (qualified) good fortune to marry his sister. Much later, when the Vandrift estate and farm near Kimberley developed by degrees into the Cloetedorp Golcondas, Limited, my brother-in-law offered me the not unremunerative post of secretary; in which capacity I have ever since been his constant and attached companion.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Adventure, Humor, Satire
- Length: 80,842 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 1,262 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime — The book revolves around a series of clever thefts and cons, focusing on criminal activities and the pursuit of justice.
- Mystery — The narrative is driven by suspense and the unraveling of complex schemes, engaging the reader in solving the puzzles presented.
- Adventure — The protagonist's escapades and the international settings contribute to a sense of adventure and exploration.
- Humor — The writing style incorporates wit and irony, providing a humorous take on the situations and characters.
Tags
adventure · mystery · wealth · Africa · colonialism · exploration · suspense · crime · intrigue · social commentary · class struggle · narrative
Contents
- The Episode of the Mexican Seer
- The Episode of the Diamond Links
- The Episode of the Old Master
- The Episode of the Tyrolean Castle
- The Episode of the Drawn Game
- The Episode of the German Professor
- The Episode of the Arrest of the Colonel
- The Episode of the Seldon Gold-Mine
- The Episode of the Japanned Dispatch-Box
- The Episode of the Game of Poker
- The Episode of the Bertillon Method
- The Episode of the Old Bailey