The Treasure of Sacramento Nick
A young man inherits a vast fortune from a distant relative and becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a treasure hidden somewhere in the city of Sacramento. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy him.
By Guy Boothby · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction · 9,099 words
First lines
Away on the northernmost coast of Australia lies a little world all by itself and unlike anything else to be found in the whole immemorial East. Its chief centre is in Torres Straits, where the majority of the inhabitants employ themselves in pearl-fishing, gathering _beche-de-mer_ and tortoise-shell, and generally in accumulating those gigantic fortunes of which one hears so much and sees so little.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy Boothby
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Thriller, Drama
- Length: 9,099 words
- Structure: 1 section, 96 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative centers around exploration, treasure hunting, and high-seas escapades, typical of adventure stories.
- Mystery — The plot involves uncovering secrets and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the treasure and the protagonist's journey.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and references to historical elements, such as old ships and colonial interactions, contribute to a historical backdrop.
- Thriller — The story includes suspenseful elements, such as life-threatening situations and tense encounters with natives.
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Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · Mystery · Supernatural · Thriller · Historical Fiction · Victorian Era · Gothic Fiction · Occultism · Satanism · Demonology