Great Impersonation
'Great Impersonation' Summary
'The Great Impersonation' follows the captivating story of Baron Leopold von Ragastein, a German nobleman seeking to regain his standing after a disastrous duel. His opportunity arrives in the form of Sir Everard Dominey, an English baronet who has been falsely accused of murder and has disappeared. Von Ragastein, remarkably similar in appearance to Dominey, seizes the chance to assume his identity, hoping to influence England's approach to the upcoming war. He infiltrates English society, posing as the respected baronet, but his true intentions are shrouded in secrecy. The story is a thrilling journey through a world of deception and espionage, as characters grapple with the consequences of trust betrayed and hidden identities. Those closest to the real Dominey, including his wife, are left to grapple with the unsettling possibility of his true identity being lost forever. As the narrative unfolds, the lines between truth and fabrication become increasingly blurred, leaving readers to ponder the nature of identity and the ultimate cost of deception.Book Details
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E. Phillips Oppenheim
England
Edward Phillips Oppenheim was an English novelist, a prolific writer of best-selling genre fiction, featuring glamorous characters, international intrigue and fast action. Notably easy to read, they w...
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