An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay

In "An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay," Grant Allen deftly weaves a rich tapestry of adventure, satire, and intrigue. The narrative unfolds through a series of episodic tales centered on the charming but unscrupulous Colonel Clay, a con artist whose cunning schemes exemplify the Victorian fascination with both wealth and moral ambiguity. Allen's engaging ...