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Guy Newell Boothby, an influential Australian novelist, gained recognition for his sensational fiction during the late 19th century, primarily while residing in England. His notable works include the Dr Nikola series, featuring an occultist criminal mastermind, and Pharos, the Egyptian, a Gothic tale filled with mummies' curses and supernatural elements. Boothby was mentored by Rudyard Kipling and left a lasting impression on literary figures like George Orwell, who remembered his contributions fondly.