Smith, Zadie

The Fraud: The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

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ISBN 13:
9780241983096
author:
Smith, Zadie
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
3.5 x 12.9 x 12.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.61

Description

The Fraud by Zadie Smith is a novel set in 1873, exploring the complexities of life through the eyes of Mrs. Eliza Touchet, a Scottish housekeeper and cousin of the once-famous novelist William Ainsworth. As she navigates her relationships with her cousin and his friend, Mr. Charles Dickens, Mrs. Touchet's skepticism and curiosity lead her to question the nature of reality.

Against this backdrop, Andrew Bogle, a man from Jamaica, finds himself in London as a star witness in a celebrated case of imposture. The 'Tichborne Trial' captivates the nation, raising questions about identity, class, and the human cost of deception. As Mrs. Touchet and Andrew Bogle try to unravel the truth, they must confront the darker aspects of their own world.

With its intricate characters and nuanced exploration of human nature, The Fraud is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of a world where nothing is quite what it seems.

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