** *An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay* by Grant Allen is a series of interconnected stories about a clever con man and the wealthy Colonel Clay. The stories center on the Colonel's continuous attempts to swindle and defraud people, and a determined detective's and/or victim's endeavors to outsmart and bring him to justice. The book revolves around themes of deception, cunning, and the battle of wits between a criminal mastermind and those who try to stop him. Each episode presents a new scheme by the Colonel, showcasing his talent for disguise and manipulation whilst his opponents desperately work to get his tricks figured out. **
An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay
By Grant Allen
** A charming rogue embarks on a series of audacious swindles, matching wits with those determined to bring his cunning schemes crashing down with justice.
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About the AuthorCharles Grant Blairfindie Allen was a Canadian science writer and novelist, educated in England. He was a public promoter of evolution in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen was a Canadian science writer and novelist, educated in England. He was a public promoter of evolution in the second half of the nineteenth century.
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