The Dupe (1909)

von Gerald Biss

318 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Dupe is a novel written by Gerald Biss and published in 1909. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Larch, who is a struggling artist living in London. Richard is desperate to make a name for himself in the art world, but his lack of success leads him to become involved in a series of shady business deals and fraudulent schemes.As the story progresses, Richard becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal, ultimately leading to his downfall. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including a wealthy art collector, a cunning businessman, and a beautiful young woman who becomes his muse.The Dupe is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the consequences of making poor choices. Biss's writing style is engaging and vivid, bringing to life the vibrant world of early 20th-century London. The novel explores themes of art, love, and morality, and is sure to captivate readers with its suspenseful plot and complex characters.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781120756862
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.12.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC