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An African Millionaire - cover

An African Millionaire

Sheba Blake, Grant Allen

Maison d'édition: Sheba Blake Publishing

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Synopsis

South African businessman Sir Charles Vandrift rose to the pinnacle of his field through his keen instincts and superb acumen -- but the roguish swindler Colonel Clay (Vandrift's longtime nemesis) is just smart enough to stay one step ahead. In this linked story cycle, the dashing Clay endeavors to relieve Vandrift of his money and property in a variety of amusing vignettes.
Disponible depuis: 30/11/2021.
Longueur d'impression: 133 pages.

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