Zero the Slaver: A Romance of Equatorial Africa by Lawrence Fletcher
"Zero the Slaver: A Romance of Equatorial Africa" by Lawrence Fletcher is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventure story follows the journey of Stanforth Kenyon, a skilled detective, as he attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a young Englishman named Richard Grenville. As Kenyon pursues leads in the wilds of South Africa, he faces treachery and uncovers a chilling connection to a notorious slaver known
as Zero. The opening of the book sets the stage for a tense and gripping narrative. It introduces the initial search for Richard Grenville, who has vanished in Durban, leading to a substantial reward for information regarding his whereabouts. The protagonist, Kenyon, displays keen observational skills and a sense of purpose as he inquires about Grenville's case. Additionally, the narrative foreshadows a sinister backdrop involving slavers and a mysterious character named Zero, hinting at a complex web of intrigue that intertwines with Grenville's fate. The scenes establish an engaging tone, promising an exploration of danger, adventure, and the pursuit of justice in the depths of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fletcher, Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Title | Zero the Slaver: A Romance of Equatorial Africa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Sequel to Into the Unknown, #32912. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32909 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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