Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

An African Millionaire

Varighed
8T 31M
Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Romaner

Set against the international background of the late Victorian rich and privileged, The African Millionaire is a far-fetched and farcical romp in which gullible Sir Charles Vandrift MP is slowly but steadily parted from his vast wealth by a series of confidence tricks and deceptions. Many and varied are the disguises of the perpetrator, a man revered amongst the criminal fraternity and even admired by police authorities in several countries: the redoubtable Colonel Clay, so called for his ability to mold his persona and blend in to any background.

As the story unfolds it becomes obvious that Vandrift is not the pillar of probity or propriety that we expect of a knight of the realm and that he may, indeed, be of less moral worth than his worthwhile adversary who protests that his deeds are guided by higher moral principles and values.

Should Clay be caught, will the jury find him guilty? Despite the proselytising of the author, a man of strong political conviction, the story has an inspired lunacy which keeps it entertaining as it moves swiftly to the close and we are prompted to reflect on the responsibility of our fiscal administrators, their subsequent substantial rewards and the misery they can sometimes wreak amongst poorer mortals.

©2010 Assembled Stories (P)2007 Assembled Stories

© 2020 Assembled Stories (Lydbog): 9781860153242

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 5. februar 2020

Andre kan også lide...

  1. Lewis and Clark Samuel Williard Crompton
  2. Diaries of a Dead African (Meme's Diary) Chuma Nwokolo
  3. Church Administration Dag Heward-Mills
  4. Zealous Love: A Practical Guide to Social Justice Mike Yankoski
  5. Far as the Curse Is Found: The Covenant Story of Redemption Michael D. Williams
  6. How the World Sees America Mark Hertsgaard
  7. The Will of God Leslie D. Weatherhead
  8. Learn Cantonese: Cantonese Survival Phrases, Volume 1: Lessons 1-25 Innovative Language Learning
  9. Double Your Retirement Income: Three Key Strategies for Building Your Retirement Portfolio Peter Mazonas
  10. Dying for Success Richard Dixon
  11. Accompany Them with Singing: The Christian Funeral Thomas G. Long
  12. Can’t You Do Just a Little Bit More? Dag Heward-Mills
  13. Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race Mary-Jane Rubenstein
  14. The Discerning Life: An Invitation to Notice God in Everything Stephen Macchia
  15. Deliver Us: Salvation and the Liberating God of the Bible (Walter Brueggemann Library) Walter Brueggemann
  16. Christianity Revisited with Sam Keen Sam Keen
  17. Manual for Men Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted
  18. Greenhouse Planet: How Rising CO2 Changes Plants and Life as We Know It Lewis H. Ziska
  19. The Man Woman Thing: Love and the Gender War Sam Keen
  20. The Adversary: The Christian Versus Demon Activity Mark I. Bubeck
  21. The Sacred Journey: Your Quest For Life's Higher Meaning Sam Keen
  22. The Gift of Governments: A Bishop's Governing Handbook Dag Heward-Mills
  23. Teaching for Justice & Belonging: A Journey for Educators & Parents Lucretia Carter Berry
  24. The Christian And Money Zacharias Tanee Fomum
  25. The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics Nancy French
  26. Fierce Ambition: The Life and Legend of War Correspondent Maggie Higgins Jennet Conant
  27. Fully Known: An Invitation to True Intimacy with God Mo Aiken
  28. An Inquiry into the Human Mind: On the Principles of Common Sense James Reid
  29. Bee Better: How bees can make you and our world better Howard Steel
  30. The Prophets of Israel: Walking the Ancient Paths James K. Hoffmeier
  31. Founder's Legacy Simon Court
  32. The Power Of Hope Kon Karapanagiotidis
  33. Winter's Playground: The Timeless Tales of Snowy Recreation Timothy Whittenburg
  34. Green Cards for Enlistment: The Secret Strategy for America's Military Problem Robert Enochs
  35. Education: Does God Have An Opinion?: A Biblical Apologetic for Christian Education & Homeschooling Israel Wayne
  36. Spiritual Adventures Easy Journey to Other Planets a Travelers Guide: Based on the Teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada A.C. the Topmost Yoga System Sripad Jagannatha Dasa
  37. Giving Blood: A Fresh Paradigm for Preaching Leonard Sweet
  38. Zoom For Online Teaching: Discover How To Use Zoom To Conduct Video Classes, Meetings, Webinars, And Video Conferences For Distance And Remote Teaching (2022 Zoom User Manual) Tom Tillery
  39. Courage for Caregivers: Sustenance for the Journey in Company with Henri J. M. Nouwen Marjorie J. Thompson
  40. Hobbesian Moral and Political Theory Gregory S. Kavka
  41. The Hidden History of American Oligarchy: Reclaiming Our Democracy from the Ruling Class Thom Hartmann
  42. Ishmael in the Shadow of Israel: God's Prophetic Plan for Abraham's Firstborn Tony Maalouf
  43. Teen Recidivism Rate PBS NewsHour
  44. Around the Bible in 80 Days: The Story of God from Creation to New Creation John Mark Hicks

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Start tilbuddet