The Charlatan (1896)

The Charlatan is a novel written by Robert Williams Buchanan first published in 1896. Set in the late 19th century the story follows the life of a young man named Austin Ruthyn who inherits a large estate from his father. However he soon begins to experience strange occurrences and becomes convinced that he is being haunted by a mysterious figure known as the Charlatan.As the story progresses Austin's mental state deteriorates and he becomes increasingly paranoid and delusional. He begins to suspect that his family and friends are conspiring against him and he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about the Charlatan.The novel explores themes of madness deception and the supernatural and is known for its vivid and atmospheric descriptions of the English countryside. It is also notable for its portrayal of mental illness and the stigma surrounding it during the Victorian era.Overall The Charlatan is a gripping and unsettling tale that offers a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of Victorian society.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.