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 Sequel to Into the Unknown, #32912.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Reading Level Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Africa -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 32909
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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