Our Friend The Charlatan

""Our Friend The Charlatan"" is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1901. The story revolves around the character of Harold Biffen, a struggling writer who befriends a charismatic and mysterious man named Osmond Waymark, who claims to be a doctor and a scholar. Waymark is able to charm and influence people with his intelligence and wit, but as Biffen gets to know him better, he begins to suspect that Waymark may not be entirely truthful about his past and his qualifications. As Biffen becomes more involved with Waymark, he is drawn into a web of deceit and manipulation, and must confront his own moral values and sense of self-worth. The novel explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the dangers of trusting in those who may not have our best interests at heart. Gissing's writing style is known for its realism and attention to detail, and ""Our Friend The Charlatan"" is no exception. The novel is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of those trying to make their way in a challenging world.Naturally, Sir Spencer and Lady Ogram were not bidden to the wedding; in fact, they knew nothing about it until a couple of years after, when, on the birth to him of a son and heir, Quentin took his courage in both hands and went down to Rivenoak to make the confession. He avowed somewhat less than the truth, finding it quite task enough to mitigate the circumstances of Mrs. Ogram's birth and breeding. The exhibition of a portrait paved his way.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.