Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. Nikola Returns is a novel written by Guy Boothby, first published in 1896. The book is a sequel to Boothby's earlier work, A Bid for Fortune, and follows the adventures of the villainous Dr. Nikola. The story begins with Dr. Nikola returning to England after a long absence. He is accompanied by a young woman named Miss Mary Cavanagh, whom he has rescued from a life of poverty and taken under his wing. Dr. Nikola's motives for bringing Miss Cavanagh to England are unclear, but it soon becomes apparent that he has a sinister plan in mind. As the story unfolds, Dr. Nikola becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger, as he seeks to carry out his plans and evade the authorities who are hot on his trail. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a detective named Inspector White, a wealthy businessman named Sir Lionel Barton, and a beautiful actress named Rosamund Treverton. The book is a thrilling adventure story, full of twists and turns, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.""My dear Bruce, I would risk twice as much to attain my ends. If I did not think it worth it I should not have embarked upon it at all. You little know the value of my quest. With the knowledge I shall gain I shall revolutionize the whole science of medicine. There will be only one doctor in the world, and he will be Dr. Nikola!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
