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History by the Book Club

The Fraud by Zadie Smith

History by the Book meets to discuss historical fiction and non-fiction books. We explore the deeper stories behind historical events and periods in the past.

In 1873, Mrs. Eliza Touchet, a Scottish housekeeper and cousin by marriage to the declining novelist William Ainsworth, navigates a world of skepticism and intrigue in England. Meanwhile, Andrew Bogle, a former slave from Jamaica, grapples with the complexities of truth and deception in London. As they become embroiled in the notorious Tichborne Trial, they confront the blurred lines between reality and fiction, authenticity and fraud, in a captivating tale inspired by historical events

Books will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, July 18, 2024

Have you already read this title? Join us for the discussion! Registration is not required for those that do not need to pick up the title from us.

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* All attendees must be 18+. Registration is required to receive a copy of the title. Books not picked up after 7 days of the pick up notification date will result in a cancellation of registration to accommodate waitlists. 

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