A Regular Fraud: A Novel (1896)

By Ada Maria Jenyns Jocelyn, Mrs. Robert Jocelyn, Ada Maria. Jocelyn

Book Overview

A Regular Fraud is a novel written by Mrs. Robert Jocelyn and first published in 1896. The story revolves around the character of Lady Diana Sinclair, a wealthy and beautiful woman who is admired by many but is also known for her sharp tongue and haughty demeanor. However, her life takes a turn when she falls in love with a man named Jack Ryder, who is not what he seems.Jack is actually a con artist who has been hired by Lady Diana's estranged husband to swindle her out of her fortune. But as Jack spends more time with Lady Diana, he begins to develop genuine feelings for her and starts to question his motives. Meanwhile, Lady Diana's friends and family become suspicious of Jack's intentions and try to uncover the truth about him.The novel explores themes of love, trust, and deception, and provides a glimpse into the upper-class society of the late 19th century. With its engaging plot and well-drawn characters, A Regular Fraud is a compelling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436747007
• ISBN13: 9781436747004
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"