A Modern Wizard (1894)

By Rodrigues Ottolengui

Book Overview

A Modern Wizard is a novel written by Rodrigues Ottolengui and published in 1894. The story revolves around a young man named Felix Bennett, who is a medical student and also a skilled magician. He is invited to perform at a wealthy family's party and ends up becoming embroiled in a mystery involving theft, blackmail, and murder. Along with his friend, Detective George Headland, Felix uses his knowledge of magic and sleight of hand to help solve the case. The book is a blend of mystery and fantasy, showcasing the author's interest in both fields. The characters are well-developed and the plot is intricately woven, keeping the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, A Modern Wizard is a fascinating read that combines elements of magic and mystery in a unique and entertaining way.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163916811
• ISBN13: 9781163916810
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"