Conqueror of Africa

"Conqueror of Africa" (1907) is one of the writer's early novels. The once wealthy and respected Allerton family is ruined. Young idealist Lucy Allerton strives to right her father's wrongs and restore the family's good name. Fearless conqueror of Africa and true gentleman Alec Mackenzie is ready to help his beloved in this endeavor and takes her flighty younger brother George on an expedition through Africa. A novel about love, honor, and betrayal that will make you laugh out loud at times and feel heartfelt compassion for the characters at others.