The Impostor: A Tale of Old Annapolis: The Impostor: Unraveling Deception in Old Annapolis

John Reed Scott

Jan 2021 · Prabhat Prakashan

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The Impostor: A Tale of Old Annapolis by John Reed Scott: First published in 1903, this novel tells the story of a young man named Marmaduke Travers who poses as a member of a wealthy Virginia family in order to gain acceptance into a prestigious Maryland social circle. The book explores themes of identity, deception, and social climbing, and is known for its vivid depiction of life in the mid-19th century American South.

Key Aspects of the book "The Impostor: A Tale of Old Annapolis":
Historical Fiction: The book is a work of historical fiction, offering readers a window into the social and cultural norms of mid-19th century America.
Themes of Identity and Deception: The book explores themes of identity, deception, and social climbing, highlighting the ways in which social status and cultural norms can shape individuals' sense of self.
American South: The book is set in the American South, and is notable for its vivid descriptions of landscapes, architecture, and cultural practices of the region.

John Reed Scott was an American author and diplomat who is best known for his novels of American life. The Impostor: A Tale of Old Annapolis is one of his most famous works, and is an important example of historical fiction.

About the author

John Reed Scott was an American author and diplomat who is best known for his novels of American life. The Impostor: A Tale of Old Annapolis is one of his most famous works, and is an important example of historical fiction.