A Prince of Swindlers by Guy Boothby
The story revolves around a young man who becomes embroiled in a world of crime and deception after being swindled out of his inheritance by a group of con artists. He seeks revenge against those responsible, but finds himself increasingly entangled in their web of deceit. As he navigates this complex and often treacherous landscape, he must confront the darker aspects of human nature and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
By Guy Boothby · First published 1906 · Genre: Crime, Mystery, Adventure · 8 chapters · 70,721 words
First lines
After no small amount of deliberation, I have come to the conclusion that it is only fit and proper I should set myself right with the world in the matter of the now famous 18 -- swindles. For, though I have never been openly accused of complicity in those miserable affairs, yet I cannot rid myself of the remembrance that it was I who introduced the man who perpetrated them to London society, and that in more than one instance I acted, innocently enough, Heaven knows, as his _Deus ex machina_, in bringing about the very results he was so anxious to achieve. I will first allude, in a few words, to the year in which the crimes took place, and then proceed to describe the events that led to my receiving the confession which has so strangely and unexpectedly come into my hands.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy Boothby
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Adventure, Thriller, Historical Fiction
- Length: 70,721 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 1,234 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime — The book centers around criminal activities and swindling schemes.
- Mystery — The narrative involves solving puzzles and uncovering hidden truths.
- Adventure — The plot includes thrilling escapades and daring exploits.
- Thriller — The story maintains suspense and excitement throughout.
Tags
Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Crime · Drama · Romance · Historical Fiction · Victorian Era · London Setting · Social Commentary · Class Issues · Deception
Contents
- A Criminal in Disguise
- The Den of Iniquity
- The Duchess of Wiltshire's Diamonds
- How Simon Carne won the Derby
- A Service to the State
- A Visit in the Night
- The Man of Many Crimes
- An Imperial Finale