Publisher's Synopsis
Farewell Nikola! is a novel written by Guy Boothby, first published in 1901. The story is set in London and follows the adventures of Nikola, a wealthy and enigmatic man with a mysterious past. The plot revolves around a young man named Paul, who becomes fascinated with Nikola and his strange powers. Paul soon finds himself drawn into Nikola's world of secret societies, supernatural forces, and deadly conspiracies. Along the way, he meets a cast of intriguing characters, including the beautiful and mysterious Madame de Medici, the sinister Countess Lalage, and the cunning Dr. Nikola himself. As Paul delves deeper into Nikola's world, he begins to uncover the truth about the man and his motives, leading to a thrilling climax that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its blend of mystery, adventure, and the supernatural, Farewell Nikola! is a classic tale of intrigue and suspense that will appeal to fans of Victorian-era literature and fans of the thriller genre alike.At first I came to the conclusion that it must be a bat, or some night bird, but that theory exploded. Bats do not remain at the same exact distance from the floor, nor do they stand stationary behind a man's chair for any length of time. The hour will come, however, when it will be possible for us to see these things; I am on the track even now.""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.
