A Bid for Fortune; Or, Dr. Nikola's Vendetta

A Victorian adventure and mystery novel in which three strangers gather for a mysterious dinner arranged by the enigmatic Dr. Nikola, leading the narrator on a journey from London to Australia and remote islands in pursuit of the man and his vendetta.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

Topic

Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic mystery and detective stories›Gentleman thieves and master criminals›Master villains and criminal masterminds

Reader

Adults›Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic mystery and detective stories›Gentleman thieves and master criminals