Twelve superb, entertaining tales of a confidence man par excellence. Appealing "gentleman crook" devotes himself to repeatedly swindling wealthy diamond magnate. Clever, extremely readable tales about the "first important rogue in short crime fiction." First edition in over 80 years. Illustrated. Introduction.
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About the Author:
Grant Allen, an English writer, was an atheist and a socialist. He had expertise in different branches of science. He wrote articles on sociology and literature. Besides being an astonishingly expressive and prolific writer, he was also a talented journalist.
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- PublisherDover Publications
- Publication date1980
- ISBN 10 0486239926
- ISBN 13 9780486239927
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages336
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