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The Fraud

by Zadie Smith
RM66.56 MYR
RM59.90 MYR Thryft Club Member Price
The Fraud
The Fraud

Victorian intrigue, moral complexities, historical-fiction tapestry.

If you're the kind of reader who relishes diving into the layered complexities of history, fiction, and morality, then Zadie Smith's "The Fraud" could be a compelling pick for you. Imagine the swirl of Victorian London's societal facades mixed with the gritty truths of colonial Jamaica, all while wrestling with themes of identity and deceit. This isn't just a peek into the past; it's a mirror held up to the timeless nature of human pretense and the quest for truth.

  • Walter Scott Prize Nominee for Historical Fiction (2024)
  • Writers' Prize Nominee for Fiction (2024)
  • Libby Award Nominee for Best Adult Fiction (2023)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Fraud

by Zadie Smith
RM66.56 MYR
RM59.90 MYR Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780241336991
Authors: Zadie Smith
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Date of Publication: 2023-09-07
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Suspense, Mystery, Japanese Literature, Crime, World War II, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.3
(rated by 23919 readers)

Description

Based on real historical events, The Fraud is a dazzling novel about truth and fiction, Jamaica and Britain, fraudulence and authenticity, and the mystery of 'other people.'
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Victorian intrigue, moral complexities, historical-fiction tapestry.

If you're the kind of reader who relishes diving into the layered complexities of history, fiction, and morality, then Zadie Smith's "The Fraud" could be a compelling pick for you. Imagine the swirl of Victorian London's societal facades mixed with the gritty truths of colonial Jamaica, all while wrestling with themes of identity and deceit. This isn't just a peek into the past; it's a mirror held up to the timeless nature of human pretense and the quest for truth.

  • Walter Scott Prize Nominee for Historical Fiction (2024)
  • Writers' Prize Nominee for Fiction (2024)
  • Libby Award Nominee for Best Adult Fiction (2023)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.