| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | The Fraud |
| Author | Zadie Smith |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Publication Year | 2023 |
| Page Count | Approx. 464 pages |
| Main Characters | Eliza Touchet, Andrew Bogle |
| Setting | Victorian England |
| Main Plot | Centers around a notorious fraud trial and the life of a Scottish butcher claiming to be a baronet. |
| Themes | Truth, identity, class, race, literary history |
| Historical Basis | Inspired by the real-life Tichborne Trial |
| Literary Style | Character-driven, intellectually engaging, with sharp social commentary. |
| Narrative Perspective | Multiple perspectives, primarily Eliza Touchet's. |
| Reception | Generally positive reviews for its historical detail and thematic depth. |
| Amazon Link | The Fraud on Amazon |