Publisher's Synopsis
A Master of Deception is a novel written by Richard Marsh in 1913. The story revolves around the central character, Arthur Constant, who is a master of deception and can easily fool anyone with his cunning ways. He is a con artist who makes a living by cheating people and has a reputation for being a notorious criminal.The story begins with Arthur Constant being released from prison and planning his next big scam. He meets a wealthy businessman, Mr. Sivewright, and convinces him to invest in a fake mining company. Arthur's plan is to take the money and disappear, but things don't go according to plan.As the story progresses, Arthur meets a young woman named Muriel, and they fall in love. However, Muriel has no idea about Arthur's criminal past, and he tries to keep it a secret. Meanwhile, Mr. Sivewright discovers that he has been conned and sets out to find Arthur and bring him to justice.The novel is a classic tale of deception, love, and betrayal. It explores the themes of greed, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. Richard Marsh's writing style is engaging and keeps the readers hooked until the very end. A Master of Deception is a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic literature and suspenseful thrillers.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.
