Reading A Bid for Fortune | Alexandria
Read A Bid for Fortune by Guy Boothby. Racing against shadowy forces in an epic Victorian-era pursuit of love and ancient power, "A Bid for Fortune-Guy Boothby" blends supernatural intrigue with colonial tensions. This forgotten gem pioneered the archetype of the charismatic antihero through Dr. Nikola, challenging the period's rigid moral absolutes with his complex motivations and mystical abilities.