The Charlatan (1896)

The Charlatan is a novel written by Robert Williams Buchanan and published in 1896. Set in the late 19th century in London, the story follows the life of a young man named Gilbert Austin, who is a struggling artist and writer. Gilbert is a talented individual, but he is unable to make a living from his art and writing.One day, Gilbert meets a mysterious and charismatic man named Lucian Webber, who offers him a job as his assistant. Lucian is a self-proclaimed psychic and healer, who claims to have supernatural powers. Gilbert is fascinated by Lucian's abilities and agrees to work for him.As Gilbert becomes more involved in Lucian's world, he begins to uncover the truth about the man he is working for. Lucian is not what he seems, and his powers are not real. He is a charlatan, a fraud who preys on the vulnerable and desperate.As the story unfolds, Gilbert must confront his own beliefs and values, as he struggles with the moral implications of working for a fraud. He must also navigate the complex relationships between Lucian and his clients, as well as his own relationships with the people in his life.The Charlatan is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of deception, morality, and the power of belief. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.