The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett is a novel written by Compton Mackenzie. The story revolves around the life of Sylvia Scarlett, a young girl who, after the death of her mother, is forced to disguise herself as a boy to escape the wrath of her father. She embarks on a journey with her father, Henry Scarlett, who is a thief and a con artist. Along the way, they meet a young man named Michael Fane who becomes their accomplice in their...
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