A Bid for Fortune by Guy Boothby
The story revolves around a young man who becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and deception while seeking to uncover the truth about his family's past and a mysterious fortune that has been hidden away for generations. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he encounters various characters who are also searching for the treasure, each with their own motivations and secrets. The young man must navigate this treacherous landscape, using his wits and resourcefulness to stay one step ahead of those who seek to claim the fortune for themselves. Throughout the narrative, themes of identity, class, and social status are explored, as well as the corrupting influence of wealth and power.
By Guy Boothby · First published 1894 · Genre: Adventure, Crime, Mystery · 15 chapters · 97,861 words
First lines
First and foremost, my name, age, description, and occupation, as they say in the _Police Gazette_. Richard Hatteras, at your service, commonly called Dick, of Thursday Island, North Queensland, pearler, copra merchant, _beche-de-mer_ and tortoiseshell dealer, and South Sea trader generally. Eight-and-twenty years of age, neither particularly good-looking nor, if some people are to be believed, particularly amiable, six feet two in my stockings, and forty-six inches round the chest; strong as a Hakodate wrestler, and perfectly willing at any moment to pay ten pounds sterling to the man who can put me on my back.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy Boothby
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Romance
- Length: 97,861 words
- Structure: 15 chapters, 1,884 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around thrilling exploits and daring escapades.
- Crime — Central to the story is a criminal mastermind and his schemes.
- Mystery — The narrative involves unraveling secrets and solving enigmas.
- Thriller — The story maintains suspense and tension throughout.
Tags
Adventure · Romance · Mystery · Thriller · Supernatural · Fantasy · Occult · Society · Class · Status · Wealth · Power
Contents
- I Determine to Take a Holiday. Sydney, and what Befel me There
- We Reach Australia, and the Result
- London
- On the Trail
- I Visit my Relations
- Lord Beckenham's Story
- I Save an Important Life
- Following up a Clue
- Mystery
- The Islands, and what we Found There
- I Meet Dr. Nikola Again
- Conclusion
- Port Said, and what Befel Us There
- Our Imprisonment and Attempt at Escape
- Dr. Nikola Permits Us a Free Passage