Dr. Nikola Returns by Guy Boothby

Name: Dr. Nikola Returns
Author: Guy Boothby

Dr. Nikola Returns is the second book in Guy Boothby's Dr. Nikola series. It follows the adventures of the mysterious Dr. Nikola, a master of disguise and a master of the occult. The story begins with Dr. Nikola's return to London after a long absence. He is determined to take revenge on those who have wronged him in the past. He quickly sets about gathering a group of criminals and outcasts to help him in his schemes. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as the "Man in the Iron Mask" is also in London, and he is determined to stop Dr. Nikola's plans. As the two adversaries battle it out, a series of strange and dangerous events unfold. The novel is full of suspense and intrigue, as Dr. Nikola and the Man in the Iron Mask battle it out in a thrilling game of cat and mouse. In the end, only one of them will emerge victorious.

By Guy Boothby · First published 1896 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Romance · 18 chapters · 87,185 words

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It was Saturday afternoon, about a quarter-past four o'clock if my memory serves me, and the road, known as the Maloo, leading to the Bubbling Well, that single breathing place of Shanghai, was crowded. Fashionable barouches, C-spring buggies, spider-wheel dogcarts, to say nothing of every species of 'rickshaw, bicycle, and pony, were following each other in one long procession towards the Well. All the European portion of Shanghai, and a considerable percentage of the native, had turned out to witness the finish of the paper hunt, which, though, not exciting in itself, was important as being the only amusement the settlement boasted that afternoon. I had walked as far as the Horse Bazaar myself, and had taken a 'rickshaw thence, more from pride than because I could afford it. To tell the truth, which will pop out sooner or later, however much I may try to prevent it, I was keeping up appearances, and though I lay back in my vehicle and smoked my cheroot with a princely air, I was painfully conscious of the fact that when the ride should be paid for the exchequer would scarcely survive the shock.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Guy Boothby
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
Length: 87,185 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 2,774 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The title of the book implies that the protagonist, Dr. Nikola, is returning from an adventure, suggesting that the book is an adventure fiction.
Mystery — The title of the book implies that the protagonist, Dr. Nikola, is returning from an unknown place, suggesting that the book is a mystery.
Romance — The author, Guy Boothby, is known for writing romantic fiction, suggesting that the book may contain elements of romance.
Fantasy — The author, Guy Boothby, is known for writing fantasy fiction, suggesting that the book may contain elements of fantasy.