Publisher's Synopsis
Fraud and Friendship or The Orphan and the Foundling of the King's Printing House: An Edinburgh Tale is a novel written by David Pae and published in 1857. The story takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, and follows the lives of two young boys who are brought up in the King's Printing House. One of the boys is an orphan, while the other is a foundling who was abandoned as a baby. The novel explores the themes of friendship, betrayal, and deception. As the boys grow up, they become close friends, but their friendship is tested when they both fall in love with the same girl. The orphan boy, who is a talented writer, is offered a job by a wealthy publisher, but he soon discovers that the publisher is involved in fraudulent activities. The foundling boy, who is a skilled printer, is also offered a job by the same publisher, but he is unaware of the fraud. The plot thickens when the orphan boy is falsely accused of a crime and the foundling boy must decide whether to side with his friend or the publisher who has offered him a job. The novel ultimately explores the consequences of greed, dishonesty, and the importance of true friendship. Overall, Fraud and Friendship or The Orphan and the Foundling of the King's Printing House: An Edinburgh Tale is a compelling novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.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.
