In this episode, we discuss The Fraud. This book is a historical novel set in 19th-century England, revolving around a real-life scandal—the Tichborne Trial, one of the most infamous fraud cases in British history. 

t the heart of the novel is Eliza Touchet, a sharp and independent Scottish woman who serves as the housekeeper (and cousin by marriage) of William Harrison Ainsworth, a once-famous but now struggling novelist. Her investigation into Tichborne case leads her to Andrew Bogle and we get to see Britain’s colonial past, slavery, and how race intersects with deception and power.

Written with wit and rich historical detail, The Fraud blends fact and fiction, using real-life events to reflect on modern issues of identity, justice, and historical narratives. 

All 3 of us really loved the plot, character development, writing style, pacing of the novel. We also really like how The Fraud presents themselves at various points throughout the novel.

Please do tell us if you liked the book?