A Crime of the Under-Seas
Dec 2017 · Otbebookpublishing
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There is an old saying that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives, but how true this is very few of us really understand. In the East, indeed, it amounts almost to the marvellous. There are men engaged in trades there, some of them highly lucrative, of which the world in general has never heard, and which the ordinary stay-at-home Englishman would in all probability refuse to believe, even if the most trustworthy evidence were placed before him. For instance, on the evening from which I date the story I am now about to tell you, three of us were seated chatting together in the verandah of the Grand Oriental Hotel at Colombo... (Excerpt)
About the author
Guy Boothby, an Australian-born author, carved a niche in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with his thrilling tales and enigmatic characters. Born on October 13, 1867, in Adelaide, Boothby led a life as adventurous as his novels. After a stint in local politics and journalism, he embarked on a journey through Southeast Asia, which profoundly influenced his writing.Boothby is best known for his creation of Dr. Nikola, a sinister and mysterious anti-hero who captivated readers with his dark charisma and Machiavellian schemes. This character predated and arguably influenced later literary villains, including Sax Rohmer's Dr. Fu Manchu. Boothby's ability to blend elements of the supernatural with crime fiction set him apart from his contemporaries, making his works a precursor to modern thriller and horror genres.Controversially, Boothby was often criticized for his portrayal of non-European characters, reflecting the colonial attitudes of his time. However, his vivid storytelling and complex plots earned him a loyal readership and a lasting legacy in popular fiction.Boothby's influence extended to contemporary writers like Arthur Conan Doyle, who admired his narrative prowess. Despite his premature death at the age of 37 in 1905, Boothby's prolific output—over 50 novels and numerous short stories—ensured his place in literary history. His works continue to be studied for their innovative blending of genres and their reflection of the anxieties and fascinations of the fin-de-siècle era.
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