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an amiable charlatan From Edward Phillips Oppenheim

An entertaining story of a British gentleman who befriends a charming con-man and his beautiful stepdaughter.

An Amiable Charlatan Edward Phillips Oppenheim

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An Amiable Charlatan by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim is a rare manuscript, the original residing in some of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, typed out and formatted to perfection, allowing new generations to enjoy the work.