Deacon Brodie: Or Behind The Mask is a novel written by Dick Donovan and first published in 1901. The book tells the story of William Brodie, a respected and wealthy member of Edinburgh society who leads a double life as a thief and gambler. Brodie's criminal activities eventually catch up with him, leading to his downfall and eventual execution. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a gripping historical thriller that offers a fascinating glimpse into the criminal ...
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Deacon Brodie: Or Behind The Mask is a novel written by Dick Donovan and first published in 1901. The book tells the story of William Brodie, a respected and wealthy member of Edinburgh society who leads a double life as a thief and gambler. Brodie's criminal activities eventually catch up with him, leading to his downfall and eventual execution. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a gripping historical thriller that offers a fascinating glimpse into the criminal underworld of 18th century Scotland. With vividly drawn characters and a fast-paced plot, Deacon Brodie: Or Behind The Mask is a classic of its genre and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and crime thrillers.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.
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